Imagine growing up with a sibling, only to find out that you don’t share the same father. Now, imagine that your dad leaves you an inheritance, but not your brother. That’s the situation one man found himself in, and it’s tearing his family apart. The drama unfolds as he struggles with the decision of whether or not to share the money with his brother. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
A Shocking Revelation

The Other Father Steps In

A Heartbreaking Confirmation

Divorce and Dual Households

The Bio Dad Disappears

A Battle Over Responsibility

Years of Drama

A Family Torn Apart by Inheritance
This heart-wrenching story begins with a man discovering that his brother has a different father, due to their mother’s affair. The biological father initially becomes involved, but eventually abandons the family, leaving the mother to struggle. The parents then fight over whether the man’s father should be involved in his brother’s life, but he refuses to help. Now, the man has been left an inheritance by his father, and he’s torn about whether or not to share it with his brother. Let’s see what people have to say about this complex family situation…
Stepbrother denied inheritance, commenter supports decision, calls out entitlement

Defending against mom’s actions, NTA receives validation from commenters

Inheritance drama resolved with clear NTA verdict.

NTA. Brother wants money, but OP is honoring dad’s wishes.

Mother and her affair partner are the real a**holes here

Family drama leads to unfair inheritance. NTA advises caution.

Honoring a father’s wishes . Brother’s greed is irrelevant. NTA.

Inheritance is yours, NTA. Your dad’s legacy is yours

Respect your father’s decision. Greed brings out the worst.

NTA, inheritance is legally yours. Gifting your brother is optional.

Respect your dad’s wishes even after his death

Brother excluded from inheritance, accused of grubbing for money.

Mother’s lie causes inheritance drama. NTA stands up for father.

Don’t try, don’t get. NTA encourages guilt-tripping for inheritance.

Inheritance dispute settled with a clear NTA verdict

NTA defends inheritance from father’s affair baby.

NTA. Use the money as you see fit.

Family drama unfolds as brother is denied inheritance. NTA wins.

Money-grabbing brother gets what he deserves

Brother not entitled to inheritance, but family drama ensues

Inheritance drama: Brother won’t inherit from father, NTA.

NTA. Dad made it clear he didn’t want brother involved.
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Sibling disputes over inheritance can be complicated and divisive.

Inheritance drama: commenter supports OP, calls out mother’s nerve

Sibling dispute over inheritance, commenter advises keeping the money

NTA stands firm against entitled mom and greedy brother. ♂️

Setting boundaries with toxic family members.

Don’t let emotional manipulation guilt you into giving away inheritance #NTA

Respecting father’s wishes over inheritance, NTA comment wins

Cutting ties with toxic family members is necessary for self-care

Polite suggestion to honor the deceased’s wishes in inheritance dispute

NTA keeps inheritance after mother’s infidelity, wishes OP a happy life

Compassionate response acknowledges brother’s innocence and condemns mother’s behavior

NTA. Inheritance is not his, he should hit up his own father.

NTA. Family only wants inheritance after denying brother’s paternity.

Legal advice recommended for inheritance dispute.

Suggest a compromise for inheritance dispute

Mother’s mistakes shouldn’t affect brother’s inheritance. NTA

Cutting toxic family members out? NTA, keep your money
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Don’t feel bad for keeping the inheritance, it’s rightfully yours

NTA, keep your inheritance. Your father wasn’t a dad to him.

Empathetic NTA acknowledges brother’s situation, but defends inheritance decision.

You’re in the clear. Don’t let your mom guilt trip you.
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Half-brother not entitled to inheritance, NTA. Clear debt, focus family.
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Brother not entitled to inheritance, clear boundaries set by father.

NTA OP. The mom is the huge a-hole.

Inheritance drama: NTA for following dad’s last wishes

NTA puts inheritance towards future family, calls mom out

Don’t burn yourself to keep others warm. Use the money wisely.

Stop acting like you’re owed an inheritance. NTA.

Block and move on: You’re NTA in this family drama.

NTA – Brother’s entitlement questioned, family rift possible

NTA. Inheritance is meant for you, not a stranger.

Brother not entitled to inheritance. Consider redefining boundaries.

Block the haters and move on. Did your brother even attend?

NTA stands up for their inheritance, commenters agree

Respect for the father’s wishes, NTA wins the case

Sibling denied inheritance, comment suggests brother find biological father.

NTA. Brother has no claim to inheritance, dad’s decision.

Condolences to OP, NTA. Legal Aid may help with inheritance issues.

Respecting father’s wishes, no entitlement or fuss. NTA

Condolences for the loss. Blame lies with mother, cut ties.

Half-brother has no claim on estate. NTA. Keep inheritance.

NTA, mom is a big time A. Brother only wants money.

Mother plays favorites in inheritance, commenter says NTA

Invest inheritance, take time to grieve, avoid sharing pressure.

Step-brother not entitled to inheritance due to cheating bio-parents. NTA

Different fathers, different inheritances. NTA wins this round.

Half-brother’s entitlement to inheritance questioned, NTA for denying him

NTA defends brother’s inheritance, shuts down hypothetical argument.

Brother gold digging for inheritance, NTA. Pay off loans.
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Mother cheats, brings side piece home, and demands father’s involvement. NTA.

Set boundaries and honor father’s wishes. Don’t mix money and family.
