Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Engagement Ring Etiquette

If your daughter is engaged to be married and she dies, are her parents (beneficiaries) obligated to give the engagement ring back?


Asked on 9/04/03, 9:32 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Engagement Ring Etiquette

Yes.

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Answered on 9/04/03, 9:34 am
Daniel Clement Law Offices of Daniel Clement

Re: Engagement Ring Etiquette

An engagment ring is a gift made in contemplation of marriage. It is a conditional gift- if the condition is not satisfied ( i.e the marriage), the ring must be returned.

Daniel Clement

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Answered on 9/04/03, 10:22 am
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: Engagement Ring Etiquette

I am sorry for your loss.

The legal question is an interesting one. I would argue it could go either way. You may invoke the legal doctrine of "impossibility" to defend your rights to the item. In addition, there are probate/estate questions. was the pending promise to marry a 'lien' on the ring for this purpose? Perhaps not.

As I said, it is an interestin legal problem in the abstract. In the real world, both you and the prospective groom have endured a shattering loss. Please strive to comfort each other rather than act out your pain in this painful controversy.

My best wishes.

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Answered on 9/05/03, 4:32 pm


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