What arrangements have you made for your mopars should you die

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Don't have any kids of my own. I titled all three classic Mopars in two names, mine and my 40 year-old step-brat (girl), using "or" instead of "and". So from now on, we are co-owners and can sell any or all vehicles with only one signature, not two.

I was dis-inherited (as was my younger brother) so I didn't want to pass on that humiliation to anyone else. It's not the money, it's the thought that counts.

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toolmanmike said:
While we are on the subject, what is the last car you would like to own before they take your license away? I want to work my way into a 64 Dodge. (330,440, or Polara)
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I would like a '65/'66 C10 with modern driveline.
My Challenger will go to my son. He can keep or sell.
 
I recently posted about this in another topic, that i had my will made out, by a licensed practicing attorney, here in California.
Who gets my bank account, gold collection, car, firearms, all the high dollar important stuff.
And living trust, power of attorney, health care directive, and that i want to be planted in the Northern California VA Cemetery.
It's to your benefit getting things done, and made known, in a legal manner.
 
little bit more serious thought, then my first answer
not car related, but still

i have on sister, and two parents
me and my wife couldnt care less if one of us got a little more then the other one here or there, but my parents are much more into this whole concept of "fair"

so, several years ago my sister needed help and my parents gave her a certain amount of money, however much they could without the taxman needing a cut
so, the same day, they stopped by the notary and had them add that before anything gets divided after their demise, i need to get that chunk of change that my sister got, off the top

i think there may be a few more little stipulations like that, concerning housing and what not

now, my point is, a car is worth something, based on memories but it also has a certain monetary value

so if you have more then one child, put it in your will that jimmy gets the car, and that it has an agreed upon value of 15K (or 45 if is a B Body) and that number needs to be taken off the top

or leave it open, simply state the value of the car, and let the kids decide what that prefer
 
hemi71x said:
and that i want to be planted in the Northern California VA Cemetery.
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this right here, can save a huge can of worms
what is the proper and respectful way to treat the body of your loved ones?
making that decision for the ones left behind saves a ton of debates

i remember we had this discussion several years ago when my father in law died
i had a dissenting opinion but none of us knew his preference

i can only imagine the peace of mind you can afford your loved ones by telling them "this is what i want"
 
Everybody in my family already knows where the Barracuda goes. Two nephews and 5 nieces there was only on that has ever shown interest. From the day she could speak and the car was just a shell she was interested in it, at 10 years old she spent multiple weekends helping put the car together. Now 22 and in the Marines.
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Two kids, neither has an interest. Afraid there'll be a 50 yd. rolloff next to the shop the day after I die. So the will states the local Mopar club members have first dibs on the parts stash (most of which has been catalogued) and first dibs on the vehicles at fair market appraised values. Proceeds from the parts hoard go to benefit the local Beagle Rescue and Animal Shelter. All must be dealt with before they can lay one finger on the house, land, bank accounts, etc. The lawyer and two lifelong gearhead friends are executors of the automobilia (I am doing the same for them).
 
Cuda Al said:
Everybody in my family already knows where the Barracuda goes. Two nephews and 5 nieces there was only on that has ever shown interest. From the day she could speak and the car was just a shell she was interested in it, at 10 years old she spent multiple weekends helping put the car together. Now 22 and in the Marines.
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That sounds like any easy decision there.
 
I’ve had my car so long it’s feels strange to think of someone else owning it, but unless I accidentally wreck it I guess that’s inevitable. Whoever ends up with it will be getting a great car that’s easily maintained with very affordable parts. I lift up the hood on my Duster and about the only thing in there is the engine. No power steering, no power brakes, and no air conditioning, which is just the way I like it. I don't have any kids of my own, but I've got so many nieces and nephews that I can't keep their names straight, so hopefully one of them will show an interest. Otherwise I'll have my wife sell it after I'm gone. I've had the car since I was seventeen back in 81, so at this point as long as I'm still among the living I'd like to be able to walk out to the garage and see it sitting there, even if I'm too old to drive it.
 
really makes no difference ...I am single and from a severely dysfunctional circle of crazies that I haven't seen or heard from in years. chances are good it will end up being sold at the police impound auction as there will be nobody to claim it. it was fun while it lasted LOL !
 
Bulldozer said:
really makes no difference ...I am single and from a severely dysfunctional circle of crazies that I haven't seen or heard from in years. chances are good it will end up being sold at the police impound auction as there will be nobody to claim it. it was fun while it lasted LOL !
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Let me PM you my address, and you can sign it over to me know
 
A couple of my vehicles have already been spoken for. As if I'm on my way out, I'm only 50. I'm single and don't have any kids, so it's all up to my nieces and nephews. My 22 year old niece has always wanted my CJ7 and my 6 year old nephew has called dibs on my early Bronco already.
Non of nieces or nephews have ever seen my Barracuda on the road. I'm hoping one of them takes a liking to it. I've owned it for 34 years, so just selling it would be tough thing to do.
 
I gave the red 67 to grand daughter when she graduated high school. Gold plated keys as presentation. Car still parked here until she owns a place for it.
I'd like to see the 67 vert project sell and leave here but if not, it is willed to a nephew, son of wifes twin brother. He is the only one that I believe would build the thing.
 
I am more practical, not into equal. My oldest daughter has a good husband, a house, a garage, and is sentimental about family stuff. The others could care less or are not in a position to take care of an old car. I am selling off things that I know I won't use in my lifetime. As my dad used to say, I am divesting already. Not about to cut anyone out, except if you contest my will, but you can figure out where things should go.
 
Princess Valiant said:
I have what many consider a large car collection. I have already documented and specified a few fabo members since no one understands the car sickness like some fellow members.

So if I croak soon then a few of you might be planning a trip to Colorado with your trailer.

Hopefully the next caretakers will be waiting awhile, I'm healthy as a horse and 33 years old. I hope to have a kid before I throw a rod and end up in the people bone yard but you never knew.
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IN LINE FOR THE VALIANT WAGON !
LOL , just kidding , u got a long way to go-------------
My kids aint got a clue about hotrods or maintaining them , guess my wife will sell/give it away ---------when the time comes .
 
All of my cars, parts and tools plus any cash I have left goes to my wife and if she's already gone it's all to be liquidated and all the proceeds are going to the local SPCA. Had the papers done a couple years ago.
 
I'm 42, and my wife and I have no kids. I have told my wife to have an auction for my cars and all of my tools and shop equipment. Get as much $$$ as she can.
 
Fred Scigliano said:
SO I made up my mind I'm taking it with me to the grave. The kids will plant my dead body behind the drivers seat put the seat belt on me and plant me and my car nose first in the ground and the rear bumper will be the grave marker.
I know a waste of a good car but not selling it, but I built it myself and paid for it myself and gonna take it with me.
Might be a geological find in 1000 years. Lol
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I've been telling people for years that I'm actually working on my coffin. Been with me almost 36 years now-why shouldn't I take it with me?

But the car is nothing. I'm a scale modeler with the obligatory sizeable stash...
 
WymanV said:
I've been telling people for years that I'm actually working on my coffin. Been with me almost 36 years now-why shouldn't I take it with me?

But the car is nothing. I'm a scale modeler with the obligatory sizeable stash...
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My kids are my trophy in life and like you I think my car is my casket that I made.
I have nothing in life to give to anyone but memories and trying to leave good ones.
 
If I pass on, no one close to me has any interest in my Demon. My grandson bailed on me about a year ago & his slowly making his way towards being a criminal. I told the wife that if I did go, sell it for whatever she could get for it, the trailer, & the truck & take that money & have fun with it.
 
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