Virginia—will/estate/vehicle question
My mother just died in Virginia. Her sister is the executor of her will but I am the sole beneficiary on her will and her small life insurance policy.
She owns a home but I am the co owner
She owns a car as the sole owner on title (no lein)
She owes a fair Amount in loans/credit cards/etc
Is the vehicle part of the estate? Until the probate process is finalized am I able to drive and use the vehicle (I live in a neighboring state)—her sister is trying to say that I am not allowed to take the car even though I have no intention of selling it, etc.. just want to use it
Sister says car may have to be sold to settle debts.
So, am I able to take the car and use it—if it was required to be sold I’d of course bring it back but would like that not to be the case
Thanks. Sadly it’s my first time dealing with a death of a family member.