Someone gifted me a piece of land, now they want it back, What can I do?
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Someone gifted me a piece of land, now they want it back, What can I do?
My x fianc gifted me a piece of his land, and had papers and everything drawn up. We ended up not getting married, now he wants me to sign something saying I’m going to give it back. What are my legal rights?
Asked on January 2, 2019 under Real Estate Law, Louisiana
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Once a gift is given, the donor or "giver" relinquishes all legal right to it. Accordingly, you cannot be made to return it.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
A gift, once given, cannot be ungiven: the giver gives up all rights to it and cannot get it back. He can *ask* you to return it, since anyone can ask anything they want, but cannot force you to return it. You don't have to give it back and should not sign anything saying you will, unless you decide voluntarily to return it.
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