transfer of vehicles owned by deceased

[rf55]

Is there a limit for this form for transferring vehicles of a deceased individual in on the North Carolina MVR 317 Affidavit of Authority to Assign Title form it is listed as $5,000 total for all vehicles but some others reference a $15,000 limit. Since one form is used for each vehicle does this mean each vehicle cannot exceed the limit of $5,000? Since there was no will or probate. The vehicle's are the only asset's left.

If the total amount of the vehicles is around $10,000 would I need to use a Small Estate form. If a Small Estate form is used would I also have to fill out the MVR 317 form to indicate the other heirs release their interest in the vehicles to me. As I wish to transfer the titles in my name. Any assistance would be appreciated.

 

[FlyingRon]

It's the sum of all the vehicles owned by the deceased. It matters not how many there are. The MVR317 is a DMV shortcut for estates that they've determined its not worth enforcing the normal rules. If the deceased owns more than $15,000 worth of cars, you'll have to probate the estate and have someone with authority (someone with letters of testementary/administration, etc...) transfer the title that way.