The DMV Denied Registering The Vehicle Because It's In An Irrevocable Trust

The DMV Denied Registering The Vehicle Because It's In An Irrevocable Trust

Some states only permit a revocable trust to hold a vehicle; however, no current state registration forms ask if a trust is revocable or irrevocable. Therefore, most registrations can "slip through" by filling out all the necessary documents beforehand for the clerk.
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