Man Inherits $50k, Sister Demands Half: Who’s Right?

Picture this: You’re a 32-year-old man who has just inherited $50,000 from your late grandfather. The reason? You were the only one who visited him regularly, bonding over shared experiences as combat veterans. But there’s a twist. Your grandfather held some controversial views, which led your sister, who is married to a woman, to cut off all contact with him. Now, she wants half of your inheritance. A simple family drama, or a moral maze? Let’s dive into this story…

The Unexpected Inheritance

The Bond that Tied Them Together ️

The Controversial Grandfather

The Sister’s Stand ️‍

The Inheritance Dispute

The Brother’s Response ‍♂️

The Moral Dilemma

Inheritance Drama: A Family at Odds

So, here’s the situation: A man inherits $50k from his late grandpa, who he visited regularly despite their differing views. His sister, who cut ties with their grandpa due to his anti-LGBTQ+ stance, demands half of the inheritance. The man refuses, causing a rift in their relationship. This leaves us with a moral conundrum: should the sister, who was a victim of their grandfather’s bigotry, be entitled to a share of the inheritance she wanted nothing to do with? Or is the man justified in keeping the money he feels he earned through his care and companionship? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this… ️

Sister demands inheritance, but broke ties with grandfather. NTA.

“Am I an AH” and “Am I allowed to do this, like legally” are not mutually exclusive. You have no *obligation* to share this inheritance with your sister. However. Your grandfather has treated your sister horribly. His isolation and his loneliness from her is entirely *his own* doing. By giving the inheritance solely to you and excluding her, he is not making a point about the fact she didn’t visit, because he’s the one that couldn’t behave well enough to be a safe person. She was not neglectful – he was an AH jerk who expected to have the younger generation kiss up while he insulted and disrespected both her and her wife. Its him throwing one last temper-tantrum over the fact that *his* actions have consequences – not hers. He is making a point that he will continue to demean and criticise who she is from beyond the grave. Its not an expression of love, its an expression of hate. You were the golden grandchild and now reap the benefits from the fact she was a target rather than because of your own action. You can’t control that anymore than you can change the type of person your grandfather was. But by keeping the the inheritance – its certainly your right, but it will mean that you will always appear to have supported your grandfather’s homophobic views – especially when it was beneficial to you. “Can I?” Yes. “Would I be an AH”, also yes; sorry bud. YTA

NTA: Inheritance creates a rift between siblings. Should OP share?

Sharing inheritance: Upholding bigotry or maintaining family relationships?

NTA. Going NC means no money. Greed is not justified.

Split the inheritance or risk damaging your relationship forever?

YTA if you don’t share inheritance with LGBTQ+ sister.

Lesbian sister cut off by abusive, homophobic granddad. Share inheritance?

YTA: Inheritance drama can damage relationships. Consider these points

Inheritance dispute: Sister’s motive questioned, sexual orientation becomes relevant

“Is this worth nuking my relationship with my sister over?”

NTA. Would sister still demand money if donated to LGBT org?

“YTA (kinda) You’re making out that you ‘put the effort in’ when the truth is that your grandad was a bigot who hated his own granddaughter because of his homophobia. She likely had no choice but to cut off contact with him. Think about it, if your grandfather wasn’t so cruel to her wouldn’t it be reasonable to presume she would also have been visiting him?”

YTA: Benefitting from bigotry while punishing sister for existing.

Grandfather’s final dig? YTA for letting him.

YTA. Inherited money from a bigoted grandfather, sister deserves half.

Navigating family dynamics when money and values collide.

Engaging discussion on inheritance: NAH vs. AH, family dynamics, and finding a solution

Inheritance dispute highlights LGBTQ discrimination and family dynamics

“YTA. Punishing sister for grandfather’s bigotry. Unfair and hypocritical. “

Visiting a couple times a month doesn’t make you a caregiver. YTA

YTA. Inheritance dilemma: sister demands half despite her higher income.

“YTA. Not giving her half reaffirms your horrible grandpa’s views.”

Estate attorney explains family dynamics behind money dispute.

Inherited money divides siblings: Homophobia, hate, and family bonds shattered.

YTA for benefiting from homophobia and arguing with opinions.

YTA for expecting all the money. Grandfather favored you.

Is the money worth the permanent wedge between you and your sister?

Tentive NTA, sister’s visit hindered by grandfather’s prejudice. ‍♂️

Homophobia in the comments? Let’s address this toxic behavior.

OP’s sister still talking to their dad despite fraught relationship. NAH

OP’s sister deserves her fair share of the inheritance

ESH. Sister feels deeply hurt and betrayed, wants more than money.

YTA. Sister deserves compensation for the hurt caused by bigotry.

YTA for mistreating your sister because of her sexual orientation.

Sibling rivalry over inheritance: YTA for unfair reasoning.

Shocked by the NTAs, sister deserves something. YTA.

Inheritance feud: YTA refuses to share with estranged sister.

Inheritance laws differ globally. This comment highlights the American perspective.

YTA. Profited off a bigot, give some to his victim.

Verdicts if granddaughter was disowned instead of ‘cut ties’?

Money makes relatives crawl out of the woodwork

Inheriting money, but sister demands half: YTA or NAH?

Sibling feud over inheritance sparks moral dilemma and demands.

Sibling rivalry over inheritance: YTA accused of discrimination.

Engaging caption for comment and replies in this section

YWBTA for not sharing inheritance. Olive branch to sister?