Coping with Loss: Navigating the Car Aftermath
Coping with Loss: Navigating the Car Aftermath
Losing a loved one is tough, and handling practical matters, like the deceased person's car, adds another layer of complexity. Funera Sydney is here to guide you through this 8-step journey.
Losing a loved one is tough, and handling practical matters, like the deceased person's car, adds another layer of complexity. Funera Sydney is here to guide you through this 8-step journey.
- Sort Ownership: Identify the owner. If there's a surviving joint owner, transfer ownership to them. If not, check the Will or decide with the beneficiaries.
- Decide on Distribution: No Will guidance? Decide whether to transfer the vehicle to a family member or sell it, distributing the cash among beneficiaries.
- Maintain the Vehicle: Boost its value! Consider necessary maintenance before sale or valuation.
- Keep Up Financials: Continue insurance, registration, and toll payments until the vehicle is transferred or sold.
- Value and Sell: Get three valuations for tax and probate. If selling, proceed with the arrangements.
- Registration Transfer: For registered vehicles, transfer ownership or cancel registration. For unregistered ones, follow procedures for new ownership.
- Cancel a Licence: Notify the roads department of the deceased's status and cancel any licences. Procedures vary, so check with your state.
- Close a Toll Account: Settle road toll accounts once the estate is finalized. Transfer accounts to a surviving spouse, if needed.
Facing these practicalities is challenging, but with Funera Sydney, you're not alone. For guidance, call Sydney (02) 9954 6655 or Sydney (02) 9954 6655, Newcastle (02) 4955 1110, Wollongong (02) 4243 8755.