Losing a child is one of the most devastating experiences a parent can go through. For one couple, the pain of losing their 11-year-old son Ryan three years ago has been a difficult journey. They’ve managed to find some peace through therapy and are even considering having another baby. But when their sister brings up the untouched college fund left behind for their late son, the couple faces a heart-wrenching decision. Should they give the money to their nephew, or save it for a future child?
A Tragic Loss

Finding Peace ️

Nephew’s College Plans

Financial Worries

An Unexpected Request

A Difficult Decision

Sister’s Disappointment

Money and Uncertainty ️

A Painful Remark

Taking a Stand

Accusations of Selfishness

Silent Treatment

Love and Guilt

A Family’s Struggle Over Money and Love ❤️
This heart-wrenching story involves a grieving couple who must choose between helping their nephew pay for college or saving the funds for a future child. Their sister’s request to use their late son’s college fund for her own son has left them feeling conflicted and guilty. As they stand firm in their decision, tension rises and accusations of selfishness are thrown their way. It’s a difficult situation that has left everyone questioning their choices. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional dilemma…
NTA. Sister’s entitlement to deceased nephew’s college fund is disrespectful and absurd.
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NTA. The entitlement and insensitivity of OP’s sister is outrageous . The college fund is for OP’s planned child and his wife’s parents contributed to it specifically for their grandchild’s education. Many scholarships are available for nephew.

Sister demands dead nephew’s college fund, calls OP selfish. NTA.

Sister asks for college fund back, calls OP selfish. NTA.

Sibling rivalry turns ugly over late brother’s college fund

Sister demands late nephew’s college fund, called out for entitlement

Sibling conflict over college fund responsibility. NTA stands firm.

Sibling rivalry over college fund sparks debate on family values

Unapologetic response to entitled request for college fund contribution

Commenter needs a break after taking sides. NTA

Heartbreaking loss leads to family drama over college fund

NTA shuts down entitled argument over late son’s college fund

Sibling rivalry over college fund NTA stands firm

Sister’s entitlement over late son’s college fund sparks outrage

Encouraging military service as a solution to family conflict
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Sister demands college fund, gets shut down. NTA stands firm.




Commenter calls out AH behavior in emotional family dispute

Sibling entitlement over late son’s college fund. NTA wins.

Commenter defends against entitled request, declares NTA

Balancing providing for kids and retirement is tough

NTA for protecting your son’s college fund from entitled sister

Grieving parent takes control of late son’s college fund

Sometimes walking away is the best thing for yourself and family

Heartbreaking loss, sister demands son’s college fund. NTA response.

Sibling demands college fund, attacks grieving family. NTA stands firm.

Protecting your child’s future funds after their passing

Commenter advises against giving away college fund. Raises valid questions.

Clear judgement, but family conflict over college fund

Heartless stepmom tries to claim late son’s college fund
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Heartbreaking loss, but sister’s request crosses a line. NTA.

Sister tries to steal late son’s college fund. NTA stands up.

Sibling asks for college fund, gets called out for entitlement
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18 years to save for child’s future. Wife’s family gifted money.

Aunt not obligated to give nephew deceased child’s college fund
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Sister called a ghoul for college fund dispute

Aunt tries to steal late nephew’s college fund

Mother expects stranger to pay for her lack of savings. NTA

Heartbreaking loss leads to family feud over college fund

Keep the college fund for yourselves and future children. NTA

Families fighting over money? NTA stands their ground.

Heartless sister demands dead nephew’s college fund

User shares personal story and advises OP not to give in.

Sister planned to take deceased nephew’s college fund. NTA.

Sibling entitlement over late brother’s college fund

In-laws seeded the college fund, sister has no claim

Sister’s greed over late nephew’s college fund. NTA stands firm.

Sister’s entitlement to college fund? Rude and unacceptable. #NTA

NTA. Inheriting a deceased child’s college fund is not selfish.

Heartless sister demands late nephew’s college fund. NTA stands firm.

Aunt refuses to fund nephew’s college, is she NTA?

Why are people demanding dead kids’ money?

Protect your child’s future with a 529 plan

Heartless sister tries to take away hope from grieving parents

Commenter suggests setting up a scholarship instead of giving money.

Defending their money: One commenter’s take on a family dispute

Nephew not entitled to late son’s college fund
