Sister passed away - car still registered in her name, although taken by finance co.

[bob6759]

Hi,

 

Sadly my sister has just passed away.

 

She had a new car on finance which was surrendered back to the owners 6 months before her death.

 

I'm dealing with probate matters and have come across the V5 Registration document with section 10 of the form 'new keepers details' still intact on the form, I'd like to know if the finance company have been able to re-register the vehicle without my sisters signature.

 

I assume a V5 is not then proof of ownership ?? what official document covers that, is that your purchase receipt, which my sister would never have had as the car was on finance.

 

Thanks