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CAR LEASING CONTRACTS, MASSACHUSETTS

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Philip A. Gonsal

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My brother-in-law passed away in February, 2000. He had a car lease contract that still has 9 months to run and a $2,000 balance. The leasing company has been informed by his wife of his passing and they are demanding that she keep the car and make the remaining payments or pay off the $2000 balance. If not, they will put a lean on the family home. Is this legal in the state of Massachusetts? Only her deceased husband signed the contract. Since she does not drive, she has no use for the car. In this case, what options are available to her?
 


ALawyer

Senior Member
Not from Mass, but a lawyer's letter cost a lot less than $2,000

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Guest

Guest
I am not a lawyer,

but I believe that while the wife of the brother-in-law is not legally obligated to make lease payments, the estate of the brother-in-law is. Because of this, I think the car dealership can go after the estate's assets in order to fufill whatever debts the brother in law left behind.
 

I AM ALWAYS LIABLE

Senior Member
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Guest:
I am not a lawyer,

but I believe that while the wife of the brother-in-law is not legally obligated to make lease payments, the estate of the brother-in-law is. Because of this, I think the car dealership can go after the estate's assets in order to fufill whatever debts the brother in law left behind.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My response:

Excellent insight, Guest. Nice to have you aboard.

IAAL



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