What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
My father was a well off individual for many years. During these times of posterity, he gave art, money, and trips to various girl friends. He is getting on in years and has experienced a reversal of fortune and now needs some of these assets. I'm aware of a piece of art at one of his ex girlfriends house that is a significant asset. I'd like to retrieve it so that we can auction it off to support him in his remaining years. The item in question is in her possession, but no "gift" tax has been paid, so I'm considering this as just one of his current assets that can be liquidated. How would I go about retrieving this item, if the ex-girlfriend is reluctant to give it up? Thanks for your response.
Eric