Need Help With Ohio Title Problem

Okay, I will first state that I have not looked into this at all to this point, but I'd like to run this past you guys before proceeding.

Here's the deal - My Dad passed away last fall. My mom asked me to sell his car, but when I looked in his records the title was missing. Reasons why it might be missing will be left for another time.
The title was in my Dad's name. I have filed for a lost title before, but am thinking that it being in my deceased father's name is going to be an issue, no? Ultimately I'd like to get a title in my Mother's or my name (with her permission) so I can sell the car for her. Does anyone know what I'm looking at to get this done?

In reply to bravenrace:

She needs to go to the bmv and file for a lost title. She might need his death certificate, a past registration from the vehicle, etc.

Unless you have documentation proving PoA, you won't be able to do it.

In reply to yamaha:

Unfortunately she can't go anywhere. She's confined to bed.

Could she give me power of attorney?

bravenrace wrote: Could she give me power of attorney?

She should be able to.

When we finally did the title transfer on my mustang, my dad was immobile, so we used a power of attorney.

Also, Ohio has their title records online. May make the process easier on you

Not sure about OH, but when I bought the Vitara from IN I ran into a similar situation. It required a special form filled out by the executor of the estate and a copy of the death certificate, but it was super-simple. Basically, I took that plus the bill-of-sale to the IL DMV and got it registered/plated on the spot, then IL sent me a title for it after they'd processed the paperwork(3 or 4 weeks).

In reply to petegossett:

That would make it easy, since I'm the executor of his will. But that is missing as well.

there's paperwork for something about a surviving spouse, i forget their term, but she needs to fill that paper out as well as power of attorney so you can go on her behalf. the title bureau i go to here is very helpful. then she'll have to transfer it to you, possibly with another power of attorney paper for the notary part since she can't physically go there.

In reply to patgizz:

Thanks Pat and everyone else. I guess I need to make a trip to the title bureau.

Just sign the application for a duplicate for your Dad. Who's going to protest? Avoid getting your coat tail caught in the bureaucratic wringer....

bravenrace wrote: In reply to petegossett: That would make it easy, since I'm the executor of his will. But that is missing as well.

The lawyer who made out the will have a copy.

In reply to iceracer:

I checked with him, and he doesn't.

Wills should be filed at the local courthouse I would think. Have you checked with his local probate court and the probates of his past residences until you turn one up?

You basically need the paperwork for the executor, or a power of attorney with a death certificate. Those should give you the traction to fill out the necessary forms.

If your mother is bed bound it might be worth it to get a complete power of attorney (you know the kind that you dont need a new piece of paper everytime for.)

In reply to Mad_Ratel:

Well I have medical power of attorney for her, but I'm not sure what you mean by complete power of attorney. How does one go about getting that?

bravenrace wrote: Well I have medical power of attorney for her, but I'm not sure what you mean by complete power of attorney. How does one go about getting that?

Assuming you had a lawyer draw up the medical POA they can do a general POA also. You should check to see what types of POA's are required in your state. Here in MD my wife has 3 different ones for her aunt, General, Medical, and Financial. Many states will let you do financial transactions with a General POA but MD requires a separate Financial POA.