Both my grandparents died within the last few years (husband/wife) and now the siblings (including my dad) need to divide up the remaining estate. My dad is the oldest and has been the primary caretaker for both of his parents, who lived to their late 80’s/early 90’s and his disabled sister. He also manages an apartment building for the family. Now the youngest brother wants to do a bunch of auditing of accounts and is ready to take my dad to court. I’m like, you had 15+ years to get (cont)

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It really is, and it is a shame.

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I'm sorry, that sucks. On that note - everyone should make sure they have a will before they die so that everything is already worked out.

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They do have a will! Apparently not a very good one.

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Same thing happened with my dad and his brothers - you have my sympathy!!!

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My dad definitely doesn’t need the toxicity!

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He also wants to kick his disabled sister out of her home to be able to get the money from the sale of the building.

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You know, he was the youngest of six and honestly had the best experience out of all of them. He was totally babied.

This is so upsetting. Just split everything 50/50 and let go of resentments.

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Right, there are actually five of them and all of them except the one just want to divide what is left. Cousins are also coming out of the woodwork too. It is crazy!

I see this happen way too often. Sorry for your family having to deal with this when the family should be celebrating their lives.

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I know. Thank you.

I seen this happen with my mom and godmother. My mom was the primary caregiver as well and the financier. Now the godmother wants half of everything. My mom is too nice I would have told her that you get what you get since you didn’t want to help. 🤷‍♂️ my godmother asks me why I’m not closer with her children. I told her because I don’t believe in blood being thicker than water. Your thick with who you’ve been through shit with not family who you see 3x per year.

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