daughter wants the wedding ring held in her grandmother's safe deposit box since 1989, and has been asking mother for it since grandmother passed away in 2003. Mother will not say anything about the ring to this day except that it is her duty to sell the ring and distribute the money evenly to all of the heirs. Despite the daughter's strong objection, and repeated inquirys there is no further comment or details at all. In 1989 the engagement ring alone was appraised at $13,000, there is an additional 3.0 ct of baguette diamonds on a wide 24kt band that wasn't appraised. daughter wants to know what has become of the wedding ring she wore throughout her 6yr marriage, but does not want to resort to a courtroom for many reasons. Mother is not going to explain, hoping statute of limitations will run out. Does mother, as Agent, have a duty to provide a detailed inventory of the estate? is it terrible to take legal action against one's own mother?
2006-09-13 02:08:04 · 16 answers · asked by anonblonde 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
WHO WAS THE RING LEFT TO WHEN THE GRANDMOTHER DIED
If specifically to the daughter, then the mother has no right to keep it.
If to the mother, then the daughter has no right to expect it.
If the grandmother died intestate, then the executor of the estate will have to decide.
But as you say that the mother is the agent for the extate, thereforer it is down to her to ensure that it is settled in the best interests of ALL parties.
And if that means selling so that more than one party gets their allotted share then she is within her rights to do this
2006-09-13 02:14:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
first of all its terrible that a daughter wants to sue her mom over a ring. Yeah it might be worth a lot and all that jazz, but its just a ring. The daughter may just want the ring for her own so she can resale it and have the money for herself, why else would she give a qoute on how much the ring is worth. Not only that, I think the mother is doing the right thing, A ring that can cause families to split apart and relationships to go sour, then you need to do whats right with the ring, and sale it, and then split the money with the family. Her mom is thinking right in this since.
But also, IF the ring was given to the mom by her grandmother the daughter has no legal way of sueing because papers will shwo that is was signed over to her mother.
2006-09-13 02:13:07 · answer #2 · answered by justwaitingtoleave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the sake of your mother daughter relationship I would advise that you let it go. It's not right what she is doing but we are talking about money and a possession vs. a blood relationship. I would hate to see either one of you go to the grave with negative and hurtful feelings all over a ring a few thousand dollars.
You may want to see a family counselor just to understand what is really going on here in these family dynamics so that you do not hold resentment, anger and bitterness toward your mother. It sounds like there is a lot more going on then what appears to be on the surface. Best wishes to you!!!
2006-09-13 02:21:08 · answer #3 · answered by DreamingofU 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the daughter offer to buy the ring from the mother..... As usual there is not enough detail in this questions and its obvious that there is a lot more going on in this mother-daughter relationship than what is posted.....
The daughter should go to court only if there was a will in place that expressly gave the ring to her.
2006-09-13 02:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was the ring willed to anyone? Who actually have the rights to the ring? If your mother is the legal owner of the ring she can do whatever she wants with it but if your grandmother left instructions for you to get the ring ...you would have to sue your mother if she refused to give it to you.
2006-09-13 02:14:34 · answer #5 · answered by Mean Carleen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Grandmother's will, who got the ring? If it's Mother, then Grand Daughter is SOL.
2006-09-13 02:11:42 · answer #6 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only way the daughter has any right to know anything is if the grandmother left the ring to her in a will, otherwise the mother has every right to do with it what she will
2006-09-13 02:12:12 · answer #7 · answered by sweet serinity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your getting no answers, then I would take legal action against the mother, something is very very fishy, maybe the mother has already sold them and pocketed the money long ago and this is why she isn't talking about things......... I would ask once more then take legal action.
2006-09-13 02:14:02 · answer #8 · answered by Linda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Initially reading the heading i immediately thought no, but after reading on, i would suggest yes. One thing i personally hate is a person who won't talk to me about something or explain something. If your mother insists on not tellling you then sue her for all she's got
2006-09-13 02:15:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the ring should be passed down not sold that belongs to the family not some one else family to enjoy do what you have to do to get your family heirloom back good luck and may God bless you and keep you in prays
2006-09-13 02:14:03 · answer #10 · answered by Libra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋