Daniel H. asked

⚖️  Law

I have a legal question regarding establishing ownership of a family heirloom. My Dad gave me a musket verbally in 1997, but I left it at my parents' house. My older brother took it after my Dad's death, claiming he has legal documentation proving his ownership. Can I establish legal ownership of this musket prior to him taking it and have the courts force him to return it, or am I wasting my time?

January 12th, 2024

George M. answered

The verbal gift from your father is not legally enforceable because the musket was never physically ...

January 12th, 2024

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