Imagine being diagnosed with a terminal illness and having only a year and a half left to live. Now, imagine having multiple children with different women, and knowing that the moment you pass away, they’ll be at each other’s throats over your inheritance. That’s the reality for our protagonist, a 58-year-old man with a sprawling ranch and a big, complicated family. He’s written a will, but he’s keeping it a secret from his children to avoid an all-out war before he even leaves this world. Is he doing the right thing, or is he just stirring up more drama? Let’s dive into his story…
Terminal Diagnosis

Time Left ⏳

Meet the Kids

And the Daughters

Family Background

Enter Mark ♂️

The Family Ranch

Cattle and Horses

Passing Down the Ranch

Inheritance War

The Will

Dividing the Ranch

Ronny’s Ride

The Rest of the Family

Keeping the Will Secret

The Will Controversy

Ronny’s Advice

Trust in Ronny

Pestering and Speculation ️

Secrets and Trust

Inheritance Drama: The Secret Will
Our ranch-owning dad has a tough decision to make: should he reveal the contents of his will to his children, or keep it a secret until the very end? With a family as complicated as his, it’s no wonder he’s worried about the fallout. His lawyer daughter, Ronny, advises against disclosing the will, but the rest of the family is getting increasingly frustrated and suspicious. They’re all speculating and pestering him about who gets what, and tensions are rising. Is he being selfish for wanting to avoid the drama, or is he just trying to protect his family from tearing each other apart? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
YTA: Dad’s will sparks family outrage and resentment

Sneaky tactics for ranch ownership transfer, lawyer liability questioned.

Angry commenter calls out ‘s****y dad’ for unfair will distribution

Keep your assets private. Family should make memories, not fight

Redditor chooses not to disclose will, seeks advice on family drama.

YTA accused of being selfish in dad’s shocking will decision.

Family inheritance fights are inevitable, don’t chicken out ESH ♂️

User suggests an equal divide of inheritance, predicts family drama

Harsh judgment on parent’s will sparks outrage

Harsh judgment on a dying dad’s will decision

A scathing comment calls out a father’s lack of empathy.

Privacy and personal wishes should be respected. NTA. ✨

OP’s absent parenting sparks family feud over ‘shocking’ will decision

User calls out YTA and family tradition, suggests equitable arrangement.

Teenager left out of dying dad’s will sparks debate

Commenter questions dying dad’s fairness in will distribution.

Disclose your plans before you die to avoid resentment and bankruptcy

Family feud over dad’s will sparks outrage and resentment

Don’t ask about the will, let them rest in peace. NTA

YTA sparks outrage with will disclosure and parenting failure.

Protect your assets: consult a lawyer to set up a trust. NTA

Harsh criticism for a dying parent’s divisive will decision

YTA! A fiery comment calling out the deceased’s selfish behavior.

Dying father’s decision to split $5 million estate causes family outrage

Dying dad’s ranch will sparks family outrage. YTA for alienating children.

User doubts authenticity of article and calls YTA for neglecting kids.

Inheritance worth millions divided unfairly. YTA accused.

Controversy over inheritance and control sparks legal reference

Debtor dad’s will divides family- YTA called out for it.

Heartless dad’s will leaves son homeless

Equal asset distribution suggested to avoid conflict and legal fees. YTA!

YTA with multiple kids and no care, neglects them even in death

Defending the right to privacy in will-making. NTA.

Absentee dad’s will causes family chaos.

Be open and honest. Don’t hide your intentions.

Keep the will private, add conditions for land sale

Dying father’s selfish act causes family rift

User suggests dying father to hold a family meeting to avoid future conflicts. YTA.

Drama ensues as commenter deems father as ‘YTA’.

NTA for not disclosing will, but a garbage human overall

Be transparent! YTA for not giving reasoning behind the will decision

A scathing comment calls out unfairness and bad parenting skills

Suggestion of family trust to avoid hurting children. YTA.

Estate planning advice for a family ranch business

Family drama ensues over controversial will decision.

Unequal inheritance sparks family feud

Sibling rivalry and inheritance woes – YTA according to comment.

Unequal distribution of assets leads to family outrage. YTA

User suggests gifting ranch to avoid being YTA, predicts it will be sold after death.

Former family law attorney advises to not discuss will drama.

Keep your will private. Let them wait until you’re gone.

Drama-free dying: NTA for not disclosing will.

Make a videotape to explain your will decision. NTA.

Dying dad faces family outrage over Will decision. NTA explains.

OP acknowledged being an AH their entire life. ♂️

Confusion over family’s complicated relationships sparks comment confusion

Prevent family fights over inheritance by gifting possessions when alive

Secure your ranch’s future with a recorded letter to solicitor

Estate attorney recommended for fair distribution of assets.

NAH commenter sympathizes with dying dad’s controversial will decision.

User suggests better estate planning to minimize family disputes.

Sensible advice to avoid legacy of chaos and despair

The fear and anxiety of inheriting family drama.

Stern comment suggests a tumultuous family history

Avoiding conflict or being unkind? The ethics of inheritance.

Unequal will sparks debate on parenting and entitlement.

Charitable foundation as will decision to avoid family drama. NTA

Last Updated on March 13, 2024 by Diply Social Team