Navigating grief and the after effects of death is hard. But this man’s situation was made even harder when his grandfather sat him down and told him everything was being left to him.
The Unexpected Call
Recently, a young man received an unexpected call about inheritance from his grandfather. They were close but he’d never spoken about his will before.
A Family Feud
The man knew his grandfather has a difficult relationship with his children, but he never thought to pry or ask for details. It wasn’t his feud after all.
A Bitter Dispute
The grandfather had recently had falling outs with his children and other family members and decided to leave the entirety of his estate to the young man.
A Huge Thing to Process
The inheritance was a lot to take in all at once, as the young man learned that he would be receiving $923,000 in financial assets, including bonds, IRA, savings, and cash, as well as a litany of properties worth roughly $1,200,000.
Financial Advice Needed!
His grandfather planned on taking him to meet his accountant and financial advisor to provide more context.
Concerned For the Future
Despite his excitement, the young man was concerned about navigating the family members who may feel cheated by the will.
He Knew They Would Be Hurt
While he had a good relationship with his grandfather’s direct children, he knew they would likely be hurt and upset by the decision. He sought advice on how to handle the situation and ensure that the family remained intact.
A Crafty Move
His grandfather revealed to him that although the majority of his will went to the young man, he has made sure that some of it went to his children. This confused the man but he continued listening.
The Explanation
The grandfather explained, “I’ve left them enough that legally they will not be able to contest the will. Leaving you with the majority stake in everything.”
Complex Situation
The young man’s story highlights the complexities of inheritance and family dynamics. It shows the importance of handling such situations with care and sensitivity to ensure that relationships are not damaged.
The Internet Responded
This commenter said, “The good relationship you had with all of his children, that will be over soon enough. They will all, in the beginning, act very very nice to you, as if they are not bothered by the situation. But once they realize you will not be splitting all the money with them equally, they will become cold, spiteful, and all of the other things.”
More internet Opinions
This person wrote, “Is there a way that you and your Grandfather can set things up so that they don’t know that you got more than they did? One portion could be similar to theirs but then the other part could go to a trust or something that would protect you from their jealousy?”
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