Property and legal
What happens to their car loan?
Short answer
The loan stays with the estate. If you want to keep the car, you may be able to refinance in your own name. If not, the car may need to be sold to pay off the loan. Contact the lender early.
What this usually means
The loan stays with the estate. If you want to keep the car, you may be able to refinance in your own name. If not, the car may need to be sold to pay off the loan. Contact the lender early.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.