Imagine finding out that your family has been keeping a secret from you for years – a secret that could change your life. That’s exactly what happened to a 19-year-old girl who discovered that her great grandmother left her an inheritance when she passed away. The catch? She was supposed to receive the money when she turned 18, but her family decided to give it to her mother instead. Now, she’s taking her family to court to claim what’s rightfully hers.
Great Grandma’s Will

Money Held Hostage ♀️

Secret Revealed

Denied Access

Debt and Desperation

Polite Request Denied

Taking It to Court ⚖️

Family Fury

Legal Battle Ahead ♀️

Family Love vs. Fairness ⚖️

Updates and Progress

Attorney Confirmation ✅

Settlement or Court?

Money Already Spent?!

Off to Court! ️

Inheritance Injustice: Will She Win?
This young woman is caught in a whirlwind of family drama, as she fights for the inheritance money that her great grandmother left her. With college debt piling up and a desperate need for financial help, she’s taking her family to court to claim what’s rightfully hers. But will her family cooperate, or will they continue to deny her the money she’s legally entitled to? As the battle heats up, we’ve collected the top responses from the internet to see what people think of this sticky situation.
NTA! It’s your money, spend it

Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do

Helpful advice on accessing probate documents and seeking legal counsel.
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Money is meant to be spent! NTA comment wins.
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NTA suspects family spent inheritance

Commenter supports inheritance lawsuit, doubts plaintiff’s financial responsibility.

“Hoarding wealth is better”? NTA for spending inheritance.

Investment advice and legal action for inheritance dispute. #NTA

18 means 18, doesn’t matter if it’s for lizards or college.

Grandma left her the money, she’s entitled to it!

Money tears family apart, but OP not the a**hole

Son accuses mother of stealing inheritance

NTA if warned, but ESH if didn’t communicate intentions clearly ♂️

Standing up for yourself can come with a cost

Inheritance drama: NTA sues family. Will this ruin relationships?

Commenter suggests woman spent inheritance, sparks debate.

Curious commenter eagerly awaits updates on inheritance lawsuit �yes

Money talks, and this NTA comment agrees

Debt outstanding? NTA. Sue them and get what’s yours

Taking what’s rightfully yours #NTA

Curious for the update on this inheritance drama! NTA

Sibling shares personal story of lost inheritance due to parent’s actions

Family inheritance drama: rightful heir or greedy grandchild?

Taking a stand can be costly and isolating.

Take the money and run! Don’t let greed win

Asserting ownership of inheritance money sparks family drama. #NTA

NTA. Get an attorney. Your mom messed up

Inheritance drama: NTA, the money is legally yours

Fight for your rights! Contact a lawyer

Supportive commenters rally behind NTA in inheritance dispute

NTA stands up against mother’s inheritance crime

Grandma’s inheritance drama: NTA deserves what was promised

Commenter compares situation to Mary Trump’s inheritance drama

Go get that money! You’re doing the right thing.

NTA could press charges against mother for Grand Larceny

Ouch! A blunt but possible truth

Chico Marx’s advice: Get a lawyer. NTA agrees.

Commenter questions mother’s handling of inheritance, sparks discussion.

Legal advice for inheritance drama. Bring the will to lawyer.

19-year-old fights for inheritance, suspects mother spent the money
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Commenter provides helpful advice for inheritance dispute investigation

Commenter empathizes with father’s desire for a son.

Commenter suggests better money management for inheritance, NTA.

Inheritance drama and illegal actions. NTA. But check spending history. ♀️

Inheritance drama? NTA, but where’s the money?

Family spent inheritance? NTA deserves transparency

Commenter hopes for update and declares NTA in inheritance drama

Legal advice recommended for inheritance drama. $200K not worth it
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Family steals inheritance, NTA for suing.

Fight for your inheritance! NTA, get what’s rightfully yours

Grandma wanted OP to have it, mother stole. NTA.
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Executor’s financial mismanagement, NTA can sue for inheritance. Consider probate attorney.

Teen sues family over inheritance , commenters side with them

OP not at fault, mom’s actions may ruin family ties. NTA

Legal battle over inheritance: commenter supports lawsuit and offers advice.

Family gaslighting and bullying 19-year-old over inheritance money

Unapologetically spending inheritance on sticky hands and snuggies
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Money isn’t worth losing a mother over

Mom stole inheritance? Definitely NTA!

Inheritance drama! Commenter supports suing family for entitlement.

Money talks! Teen sues family over inheritance drama. NTA

Mom stole inheritance, NTA fights back. Get what’s yours!

Has the 19-year-old already blown her inheritance?

Mother steals inheritance, NTA seeks justice. Karma strikes back

Mother stole inheritance , NTA sues in court

Asserting legal rights to inheritance. NTA

NTA sues family over inheritance drama, unlikely to recover money

Mother stole inheritance? NTA, keep the money

Family drama over inheritance. NTA stands up against gaslighting.

Inheritance battles wreck families. NTA. Confirm the money left first.

Seeking legal advice for family inheritance drama, not at fault.
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Curious if the mom spent the inheritance

Mom stole money, NTA. Thieves go to jail

Inheritance can be a valuable learning tool, but not for everyone

Turning 18 means inheritance is yours, NTA for suing

NTA stands up for their inheritance rights, takes legal action ⚖️

Money isn’t for home decor, obviously NTA ♂️

Building credit is crucial, NTA. Inheritance won’t last forever

NTA. Mom spent inheritance, now angry about legal fees. Demand compensation.

NTA. Inheritance fraud is common. People need to be held accountable.

Grandma’s will, 19yo sues family for inheritance. Take them down!

Commenter suggests 19-year-old not at fault for inheritance dispute.

Money brings out the worst in people. Take back yours!

Last Updated on June 10, 2023 by Diply Social Team