A woman narrated in an online forum the tale of her parents permitting themselves to access her inheritance money – so she’s taking them to court.
Her Great-Aunt Saved Money
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A wealthy relative left money in her will to ensure the woman in the family could get an education.
“My great-aunt set up savings accounts for all of her female relatives. In our culture [unspecified] education for women is not really valued and she thought that was BS.”
She Was a World Woman.
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“She lived with her father in London, where she was educated. She went on to attend university and became a doctor. She married a British man, they moved to America and had a great life. She funded the education of as many of her nieces and grandnieces as she could.”
She Left Money in Her Will for Her Female Relatives.
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When the great-aunt passed, she wanted to make sure the younger women of the family could go to college.
“When she passed away, she left money for every girl relative she could.”
Her Parents Were Able to Get Hold of the Money.
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“My parents managed to access the accounts that were set up for my sister and me. They used it to pay for my brother’s wedding. My sister didn’t care because she got married two years out of high school and had no intention of going to college.”
They Took Almost All the Money.
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The woman thought she’d be able to have her share of the inheritance to fund her further education.
“When I graduated, I went to the bank to get money for school and it was almost all gone. There was like $13,000 left.”
She Brought Shame to the Family.
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“I asked my parents about it and they said they needed the money. I finally found out where the money went. I was furious. I got student loans and moved out. I am a great source of shame to them and I don’t give a damn.”
Lawsuit.
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“I am currently suing them for the money that was left for me. My entire family is against me. They all think I am a complete AITA for airing private family businesses in public. And that I am putting money ahead of my family. My friends are all on my side but they are all Americans and don’t really get my culture. Neither do I, to be honest.”
Her Family Is Against Her.
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“My brother called me up and offered to pay for my university if I dropped the lawsuit. I agreed as long as we had a legally binding contract. He said I was being an AITA for not trusting him. I said he should not have accepted my money for his wedding. It is causing all kinds of embarrassment in our community.”
She Took the Argument Online
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The woman asked the online community if she was in the wrong here.
“I am somewhat ashamed to be doing this but I don’t want to have this debt I should not have.”
The Community Speaks.
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The people online assure the woman she was not in the wrong for doing this.
“Your parents didn’t borrow your money. They stole it. I hope you have all the documents to show that money was yours.”
She’s Right Not to Trust Her Brother.
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“Your brother is also the AH for trying to get you to drop a lawsuit with what is most likely a lie. If you have a chance to start life without student debt, you do whatever you can to do that. Your parents, and I’m sorry but their culture sounds completely toxic. I’m glad you got out.”
Favoritism.
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Users feel that the family had no right to use the education money on their son’s wedding.
“They seem to value their son’s wedding over their daughters’ education.”
Criminal Behavior.
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The OP [original poster] says she’s trying not to make this a criminal matter, even though it is.
“I’m sorry but this is a criminal matter. If this was for an American university, you are talking 200k to 300k. Theft of that much is jail time.”
Grand Theft.
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“A wedding is just a party. If you can afford a big one, good for you. But it’s still just a party. Shocking that OP’s parents would take the money for that over funding an education. Even worse, they weaseled their way into an account that wasn’t theirs. It’s grand theft.”
HIS HOA DEMANDS THE REMOVAL OF SECURITY CAMERAS: THEIR OVERSIGHT TRIGGERS A LEGAL BACKLASH, ENTRAPPING THEM IN A RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE LOOPHOLE!
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A couple bought surveillance cameras to monitor their property, which inadvertently waged a costly war with their HOA.
She Demands Her Brother Share His Daughter’s Inheritance With Her Stepdaughter – Who Wasn’t Bequeathed Anything!
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When it comes to family dynamics, few things can stir up emotions, quite like inheritance disputes. A contentious situation has emerged in an unfolding saga that tests the bonds of blood and challenges the concept of fairness. At the center of this narrative stands a sister who adamantly demands her brother to share his daughter’s inheritance with her stepdaughter, who, to her dismay, was not bequeathed anything.
HE ISSUES AN ULTIMATUM: IN-LAWS MUST VACATE OR HIS DAUGHTER’S DOOR REMAINS LOCKED IN A HEART-WRENCHING POWER STRUGGLE
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OP’s brother-in-law, Sammy, moved in with his twin daughters, Olivia and Sloane, after losing his home due to a divorce. OP’s daughter, Zoey, is 16 years old and gets along fine with her cousins, but they do not respect her privacy.
