An Act providing for motor vehicles transfer on death

This bill (SD 221) allows vehicle owners in Massachusetts to designate beneficiaries directly on their title certificate for automatic transfer of ownership upon the owner's death. Owners can name beneficiaries in writing on the title, who gain ownership only after the owner dies and the beneficiary submits a death certificate, proof of identity, and required fees within 60 days. If no beneficiaries survive or apply on time, the vehicle becomes part of the deceased owner's estate. The transfer bypasses probate (it is "not testamentary") but does not override creditor claims or lienholder rights. This affects vehicle owners seeking to simplify post-death title transfers without court involvement.