Inheritance Dispute Over Ring

Summary

Taking property without consent is generally illegal. If the will states equal division, each child gets equal value, not each object. Contributions to an objects value can affect ownership. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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My grandma's mother died, her mother splits everything between her * children, when she died my grandma took her mother's wedding ring which she paid half for it and was waiting to get paid back. My grandma's sister went in my grandma's house and took it and refuses to give it back or pay back my grandma. Is this legal
Based on Minnesota law:
*. It's generally illegal to take someone's property without their consent.
*. If the item was given to your grandma in the will, it's legally hers.
*. Your grandma could potentially sue her sister for theft or conversion.
She should consult with a local attorney for personalized advice.
the will said all objects will be split equally between each child, but my grandma had put money into the ring, is it techically hers
Based on Minnesota law:
*. "Split equally" usually means each child gets an equal value, not each object.
*. Contributions to an object's value can affect its ownership.
*. If your grandma contributed significantly to the ring's value, it could be considered hers. She should consult an attorney for personalized advice.