Family member Gave donated heirloom to museum

[feelingpithy]

I live in NY State. My Family name is Weidhaas. My great grand aunt donated a bronze bust made by Enrico Caruso to a museum in Manhattan without the consent of the the family. I confirmed it is there. Question: Can the family re-claim a donation????
Thanks,
Cynthia Weidhaas

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

I live in NY State. My Family name is Weidhaas. My great grand aunt donated a bronze bust made by Enrico Caruso to a museum in Manhattan without the consent of the the family. I confirmed it is there. Question: Can the family re-claim a donation????
Thanks,
Cynthia Weidhaas

My response:

You never mentioned who was the ACTUAL owner of the bust. Was the owner the Aunt, or the "family Trust"?

IAAL

 

[feelingpithy]

Family Heirloom

The Object was personally given to my great grandfather, It was taken from his apt. not willed to anyone as he dies penniless.