My aunt recently passed away. Since before she was even sick, due to a lack of space at their house, I have been babysitting a couple pieces of antique furniture that she inherited from her aunt. Her husband approached me yesterday and told me to "make me an offer, whatever you think is fair" to be able to keep them. I like the pieces, they are from my family, and my mother and I don't think we should have to pay for them. But, by default, they are now technically his. I would be willing to give them up to another member of the family if they were interested, but I suspect that if I don't buy them, he will sell them on ebay or to a dealer or something.
Is it right that I should have to pay to keep a family heirloom?
2007-08-28 04:38:24 · 5 answers · asked by twyliteflyer 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Did your Aunt have a will? If not, they are his free and clear. Is it right that he wants money? No. However, if you want the pieces and they were not willed to you or another family member, then buy them. Otherwise, you lose them.
Sorry he's such an a--. The world is full of them and every family has at least one - these days - probably 2 or more.
2007-08-28 05:15:45 · answer #1 · answered by Stefka 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that your Aunt said you could keep them since they are family heirlooms. The only thing he could try to do is take you to a small claims court and since you've had them in your pocession for some time it would be impossible to prove otherwise. I know it's not honest, but when dealing with someone that greedy and shady then he needs a taste of his own medicine.
2007-08-28 05:04:13 · answer #2 · answered by ○•○•Cassie•○•○ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the items belong to your uncle, he has the right to ask for money, i'd guess?
if he's that greedy, you can't change it.
i'm sure most people would say "your aunt wanted you to have these things, just keep them"... others are greedy and have $$ in their eyes, i guess.
it may not be right but it's your uncle's option... take care.
2007-08-28 04:58:57 · answer #3 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is not right, but I'm not sure what kind of legal standing you have. It is sad that he is being this way.
2007-08-28 04:50:38 · answer #4 · answered by Alli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him she gave them to you as a gift
he cannot prove otherwise, he is a mean, greedy selfish cold man,
2007-08-28 04:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by ♠ Merlin ♠ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋