Yes, though the process involves a few additional steps to establish your legal right to transfer the vehicle. When a vehicle owner passes away, the process for selling their car varies depending on whether the estate is going through formal probate and whether there are other surviving heirs.

If the estate is in probate, the executor or administrator of the estate has the legal authority to transfer the vehicle as part of the estate settlement. Documentation typically needed includes a copy of the death certificate, letters testamentary (issued by the probate court), and the original vehicle title if available.

For smaller estates not going through formal probate, Illinois allows for a “small estate affidavit” process that can simplify the transfer. This involves completing a sworn statement about the estate’s value and your relationship to the deceased, which may then be used to support the title transfer.

If you are in this situation and feeling uncertain about the process, EZ Cash Cars has experience buying inherited vehicles and can walk you through what documentation will be needed for your specific circumstances. The goal is to make the sale as uncomplicated as possible for families already dealing with a difficult time.