After their mother passed away six years ago, the estate was left to three siblings – Sarah, Jane, and Michael. Sarah was named the executor of the estate, but she ended up stealing a lot of money from it. Michael and Jane only received $500 each, while Sarah took home around $100,000.
An Abuse Exaggeration or the Truth
Michael hired a lawyer to sort out the situation, and a big fight broke out between him and Sarah. Michael disowned Sarah, claiming that she had abused him his whole life, which was an exaggeration, according to Jane. Jane stayed out of the fight because she didn’t want any bad blood between her and Sarah. She knew that Sarah could be difficult, but she was great with Jane’s children and a godsend when she needed a babysitter. Jane hardly ever saw Michael because he lived five hours away and never came around to see them. Her children didn’t know him.
Mismanaged Estate
Deep down, Jane agreed with Michael about the estate situation, but she didn’t want to end her relationship with Sarah. She knew that Sarah had mismanaged the estate and stolen a lot of money and valuables, but it wasn’t worth cutting her out of her children’s lives. Sarah was heartbroken that Michael disowned her and missed him terribly.
She Was Stressed Out
Michael’s lawyer was still asking for information regarding the estate, and Sarah was very stressed out. She didn’t have all the paperwork that his lawyer was asking for, and Jane had to listen to her complain about it for three years.
An Unexpected Visit
One day, Michael paid Jane an unexpected visit and brought up the estate situation. He told her that Sarah had forged papers to become the executor and signed the estate over to herself. Jane asked him to stop talking about it because she had made peace with the situation, but Michael became agitated and accused her of enabling Sarah. Jane asked him to leave, and he started crying on his way out.
She Felt Awful
Jane felt awful but didn’t want to have Michael disrespect her in her own home. She was afraid that she had overreacted and would never see him again. She wondered if she was the jerk for not taking Michael’s side and enabling Sarah.
Seeking Justice
Jane couldn’t shake off the feeling that she had overreacted and that she might never see Michael again. She was torn between her loyalty to Sarah and her love for her brother. Jane knew that Michael had been hurt by Sarah’s actions and that he was seeking justice for their mother’s estate. She understood why he was angry, but she didn’t want to lose her sister over it.
She Tried to Reach Out
Jane tried to reach out to Michael, but he didn’t respond to her calls or messages. She felt guilty for not taking his side and enabling Sarah’s behavior. She knew that Sarah had made a mistake by stealing from the estate, but she also knew that Sarah was a good person who loved her family.
The Kids Saw
Jane’s children noticed that something was wrong with their aunt and uncle. They asked Jane why Michael was crying and why he was mad at Sarah. Jane didn’t know how to explain the situation to them, so she told them that their uncle was going through a tough time and that they should be kind to him.
A Family Hope
Jane hoped that Michael would forgive her and Sarah for what had happened. She knew that it would take time for him to heal, but she was willing to wait. Jane didn’t want to lose her brother or her sister over a family dispute.
An Apology
Months passed, and Jane heard from Michael again. He apologized for his behavior and told her that he missed her and her children. Jane was relieved to hear from him and invited him to come over for dinner. Michael accepted the invitation, and they had a long talk about their mother’s estate and their family.
He Didn’t Want to Lose Her
Michael told Jane that he didn’t want to lose her or Sarah over the estate dispute. He realized that he had been too harsh on Sarah and that he had hurt her deeply. Michael also acknowledged that Jane had tried to stay neutral in the situation and that he appreciated her efforts to keep the family together.
Time to Heal
Jane was glad that Michael had forgiven her and Sarah. She knew that it would take time for their relationship to heal, but she was willing to work on it. Jane didn’t want to see her family torn apart over money or material possessions. She knew that their mother would have wanted them to be united and to love each other.
Realization
In the end, Jane realized that she wasn’t the jerk for trying to keep the peace in her family. She had done what she thought was best for her children and her siblings. Jane hoped that her story would inspire others to prioritize their family relationships over material possessions and to forgive each other.
The Internet Responded
This commenter wrote, “If he is right and your sister forged that signature, then she stole from you, your kids, and your brother. It wasn’t given to her; she took it illegally with force. You say that your brother being abused is an ‘exaggeration.’ So you know that something has happened there, but I guess you were always on your sister’s side? So why would he need some support in his life right? Your family will never be like it used to and it is your sister’s fault, not your brother’s, but you refuse to see it. I truly hope he sues your sister and wins and that he never talks to either of you again. He deserves better.”
A Final Internet Comment
A second person commented, “My fear is what are her kids going to take away from this? That it’s okay to steal as long as you can bully the aggrieved into thinking that it’s okay?”
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