yesterday she asked again for a small bureau of my grandmothers. she said since my grandmother didnt give it to me directly, it was technically my moms 'portion' that the furniture got filtered through, that it's marital property and she wants it.

So does this or does this not meet the 'inheritance' test. Depending how things go, i'd almost be inclined to go out and buy a cheap look alike or better just go appease her.