transfer car title of dead mother from deceitful fatherothers

What is the name of your state? ohio my mother passed 2 weeks ago & already my dad is talking of selling this that and the other & I dont want to agree to buy from him if i am entitled to her property without him gaining from me. i took care of mom for the last 2 years of her battle with cancer and lived in her home, dad now wants me to give my ss# daughters etc... probate court is involved but i have been left in the dark and dont even know about wheather there is a will or not . not only will i be left to walk but live in a tent if i dont find some legal way to survive w/my 8 yr old daughter...help me as i am not only still grieving i cant afford a lawyer and i am 41yrs old - own nothing in my own name (long story)

Unfortunately a surviving spouse kind of has an advantage-but if there are also children, or possibly debt, I believe that there is a legal obligation to have your late Mom's estate probated,if there is not a will then probate court will see to it that the estate is distributed according to law.
However, in the matter of the car, many states title vehicles as "full rights to survivor"-if one spouse dies the other has title to the car, and in most cases that makes a lot of sense,especially in the case of retirees who may only have one car for their household. You will have to check your state DMV about that.
I'm curious about some other things-where was Dad when Mom was ill? If you were the primary caretaker, how come you aren't at least in the loop as to whether she had a will? And what do you mean by Dad wants you to" give my ss# and daughter's"?
Were you being paid to care for your mother? Do you have some other source of income?

thanks for the input i am an only child, recently became unemployed for a malignancy thyroid condition (ok now) mom was so ill and i was under so much distress, dad was retired and realized it was easier to go back to doing some kind of work as opposed to dealing with what was on his platter at home with moms terminal illness. He is talking of selling this house, selling his boats, car( the one I've drove for 2 years) and having me purchase moms car (in moms name still) my mom left my 8yr old some money (i am sure of this) I cant find out where or with whom and dad is NOT including me in his deeds (we are not close in that, or many ways) He also brought up pulling my daughter out of her environment to make this move (not his decision) meaning changing schools, friends teachers (as if losing her grandma isnt enough to lose for an 8 yr old ) He has also mentioned future marriage although he "isnt over this hurdle" or mountain yet! i need transportation to get back and fourth to work, which I do work(again) just part time. I am single parenting and need money to make the move out of this turmoil and fathers controling abusive ways

You mean you have been caring for your mom for nothing but room and board? Instead of dealing with your own issues?
I'm not condemning you for this, but you may have hung yourself out to dry.
That being said, you absolutely have got to find out what is going on with the probate situation,even if it means getting an attorney.
I do not think your dad can just haul off and start selling things that may have been part of your mothers estate,you are entitled to a share of it. But if someone doesn't speak up and put a stop to it it sounds like he will do just that.
Why did you become unemployed due to a medical condition? Unless you worked for a small business that is not subject to these laws, there are some protections afforded to employees who have to take medical leave.

I don't want to come across too harsh here because grief makes people do strange things-any grief counselor and many financial advisers will caution against making life altering-decisions for a minimum of 6 months after the death of a spouse. Is your Dad aware of this??? He may think he is making perfectly rational decisions,THAT HE MAY WELL REGRET later.

That being said, it almost sounds like your Dad was simply waiting for your Mom to pass. I know that sounds horrible but sometimes people do shut down emotionally when they discover that a spouse is terminally ill.

I'm not an attorney, so I can't advise you of whatever rights you might have in this situation, but I STRONGLY suggest you find one.
Check with your local and/or state Bar assn, see if you can find an attorney who will work with you on a contingency or pro bono basis. You can't afford to be WITHOUT representation,it sounds like for whatever reason, your Dad will just kick you to the curb now that your services are no longer required.

I am deeply, deeply sorry for your loss-but you have got to take steps NOW to protect yourself.

If someone dies and has a will which they have for the purpose of leaving things to them is it possible that you and your daughter are in that will. I ask that because you would then get a copy from the attorney. Dont quote me on this**************.I could be way out of reach here. But I do think that everyone mentioned in the will gets a copy for the purpose of contesting it. But to contest it cost lots of money and they never change it unless the will was done when the person was not it right mind. But the spouse is always direct next of kin - then the children, granchildren and so on.

Once the will is probated it is on record. You could then see it.

But that is not the issue here......Question you posted was you dont know if there is a will or not. Hope what I wrote helps.

So sorry for your loss. Be strong!