Imagine being in your late 50s, finding out you have cancer, and trying to settle your affairs, only to have your family turn against you. That’s exactly what happened to one man who decided to leave his wealth to his family in a unique way. His in-laws are now accusing him of being controlling, but was he really in the wrong? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
The Grim Diagnosis

Preparing the Will

Family Matters

The Wealth Distribution

Sisters and Their Kids

The Trust Fund Twist

Conditions Apply ⚠️

The Family Meeting ️

In-Laws’ Outrage

Shocked and Confused

Clarification: In-Laws Get Nothing

More Background Info

The Will That Divided a Family
So here we have a man, facing the end of his life, trying to leave his wealth to his family in a way that encourages self-sufficiency and financial responsibility. His unique approach to distributing his estate has his in-laws fuming, accusing him of being controlling. But is he really in the wrong? It’s a difficult situation, filled with emotion and family drama. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this heart-wrenching predicament…
NTA for protecting inheritance from greedy brother-in-laws

Building a will while dying is not TA. Great idea! NTA

NTA. Family’s entitlement and greed is appalling

NTA. Family feud over cancer patient’s will sparks debate

Family feud over cancer patient’s will

NAH. Money split equally, but plan ill-considered. What if scenarios.

Commenter suggests seeking legal advice for enforcing late cancer patient’s will

Cancer patient’s trust terms seem excessively restrictive, but it’s their money ♀️

Family feud over cancer patient’s will sparks outrage

Leaving inheritances in trusts can be seen as controlling

Money, family, and drama. NTA holds their ground

Cancer patient’s will sparks debate on family’s future financial security

Protecting inheritance from toxic family members

Empathetic comment supports cancer patient’s controversial will. NTA

Leaving money to family can be complicated.

Family outraged over cancer patient’s will, but commenter supports decision

Stay strong and ignore the money-hungry naysayers.

Family outraged by cancer patient’s will, commenter defends NTA stance.

NTA, but high trustee fees for 40 year trust

Family outraged over cancer patient’s will, but commenter supports decision.

Smart estate planning advice sparks positive discussion

NTA. Will arrangement sparks discussion on inheritance planning

Sisters protected by cancer patient’s will, sparks family outrage

Generous cancer patient divides money, earns NTA approval

Generous cancer patient’s will sparks family feud

Money talks: Cancer patient’s will sparks family outrage. NTA.

Gift horse or not, family outrage over cancer patient’s will

NTA creates trust but needs to consider disability and emergencies

NTA for wanting self-sufficiency. Check on sisters, entitlement concerning.

Cancer patient’s will donates to charities, sparks family debate

Generous cancer patient’s will sparks medical care debate ⚖️

Cancer patient’s will sparks family outrage with NTA comment

Generous cancer patient’s will causes family drama. NTA

Inheritance debate: NTA tells family to work for income

Redditor suggests hilarious solution to family’s outrage

Family feud over cancer patient’s will

Family greed exposed in cancer patient’s will

Money, morals, and family drama. NTA reigns supreme

User suggests dropping brother-in-law from will, deemed NTA.

Inheritance is a gift, not an entitlement. NTA

Commenter suggests more equitable plan for cancer patient’s will

Generous will or mooching kids? NTA comment sparks debate

Encouraging comment reminds cancer patient to enjoy life

Generous cancer patient stands up to greedy family members

Heartfelt comment receives no replies, but deserves recognition ❤️

A cancer patient seeks advice on her will amidst family hostility

Commenter regrets not enjoying life sooner, advises Reddit youth.

Generous cancer patient’s will sparks family feud

Don’t be ghoulish over free money. NTA comment wins.

Family feud over cancer patient’s will

Generous provisions made for family’s health expenses. NTA

NTA. Planning for comfortable twilight years. BILs mad about money.

Wedding doubts? NTA comment comforts amidst family feud

User believes cancer patient and family are in the wrong ♂️

Suggestion to cut sisters out of will, but not nieces/nephews

Cancer patient wants to give own money to family, called ‘controlling a**hole’. NTA.

Setting up a will like this is smart

NTA but consider adding clauses for college tuition and disability.

NTA cancer patient’s will sparks discussion on self-sufficiency and planning

Suggestion to include provision for accessibility during unemployment

Commenter questions paternalistic will plan, suggests lack of trust.
