Retiring Millionaire’s Ultimatum: No Inheritance for Disrespectful Step-Kids

Picture this: You marry the love of your life, who happens to be a widow with two kids. You try your best to be a friend to them, but they never truly accept you. Fast forward to today, and you’re about to retire after selling your successful business. But now, your step kids are suddenly interested in your newfound wealth. Can you guess what happens next? Keep reading to find out!

‍ ‍ ‍ The Blended Family

Kids’ Disapproval

Trying to Be Friends

❌ No Respect

Wife’s Understanding

The Big Sale

Retirement Plans

The Money Grab

No Dime for You!

Angry Step Kids

Wife’s Reaction

Silent Treatment

Update: Stepping Back

‍ ‍ Wife’s Support

Prenuptial Agreement

Protecting Assets

Wife’s Apology

Future Plans

Making Up

Stepdad’s Fortune: Gimme, Gimme, Gimme!

Our protagonist, a 55-year-old man, has been married to his wife for 10 years. They’ve been through thick and thin together, but her adult children never really accepted him. Fast forward to today, and he’s just sold his successful HVAC business for a pretty penny. Suddenly, his step kids are all ears, hoping he’ll leave them a chunk of his fortune. At a family dinner, they even have the audacity to ask for a share, including funds for an international destination wedding! But our hero isn’t having any of it, and tells them they won’t see a dime. This leads to a heated argument, and our protagonist is left wondering if he’s in the wrong. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Retiring millionaire stands up to entitled step-kids and wife

Stepparent solidarity: No respect, no inheritance

Stepkids are entitled, disrespectful AHs. Time to protect assets.

Step-dad denies inheritance to disrespectful step-kids

Don’t leave anything to them

“Accept the money, not the person.” NTA comment approved

Retiring millionaire justifies not leaving inheritance for disrespectful step-kids

Step-kids ungrateful for previous inheritance, now want more

NTA comment shows selfless attitude towards inheritance and family.

Take unlimited PTO and travel instead of accepting buyout

Cynical commenter calls out fake millionaire inheritance ultimatum

Don’t blame the kids for childish behavior, but don’t reward entitlement . Work for what you want.

Generous millionaire draws the line with disrespectful step-kids

Step-kids accused of disrespect, commenter questions retiree’s motives

Step-kids wished death upon millionaire dad. No inheritance deserved.

No inheritance for step-kids who disrespect millionaire stepdad

Stepdad’s love and adoption made all the difference. NTA

Step-kids’ inheritance hinges on wife’s involvement in business

Step-kids expect inheritance, but OP shuts it down. NTA

Respectful millionaire refuses inheritance for step-kids

Clarification on the late husband’s status in the story

Don’t let the step-kids inherit? Spend it all

Retiree shouldn’t give money to step-kids who disrespect him

Retiring millionaire cuts off ungrateful step-kids ❌

Retiring millionaire won’t leave inheritance for disrespectful step-kids. NTA!

Step-kids treated retiree poorly, don’t deserve inheritance

Skeptical comment about millionaire’s ultimatum being fake.

Can he really control his wife’s choices with the money?

Wife’s silence on disrespectful step-kids is unacceptable

Retiring millionaire explains why disrespectful step-kids get no inheritance ‍♂️

Disrespectful step-kids get a lesson in karma. NTA

Step-kids wished millionaire dead, so no inheritance for them. NTA ✌

Respectful millionaire stepdad, not ex-husband, receives NTA judgement

Step-kids disrespect OP, wife takes money, no inheritance for them

Step-parent faces backlash for cutting step-kids out of inheritance

NTA. Limiting wife’s control is extreme, but discuss trust options.

Retiring millionaire gets candid advice on inheritance decisions

Respectless step-kids get nothing from millionaire step-parent. NTA.

Step-kids ungrateful for education, millionaire dad won’t inherit.

Step-kids disrespectful, wife failed as partner, NTA for ultimatum

Step-kids don’t deserve inheritance, already paid for college

Step-kids demand inheritance despite disrespect, millionaire refuses

Retiring millionaire stands up to entitled step-family. NTA

Trust is key in inheritance; stipulations can be problematic

Step-kids treated millionaire poorly for years, NTA for disinheritance

Step-kids not entitled to inheritance for past disrespectful behavior

Step-kids demand more but can’t give respect? NTA for sure

Step-kids ungrateful for education, don’t deserve inheritance. NTA

Live your best life and let those disrespectful step-kids go

Step-kids may still inherit through millionaire’s wife.

Step-kids ungrateful despite private school & college tuition. NTA

Step-kids demand inheritance, get none. NTA wins.

Step-kids were disrespectful, but retiree was fair. NTA

Step-kids demand inheritance, get called out. NTA wins

Live your best life! Don’t let step-kids drain you

Step-kids burned a bridge with wealthy step-dad. NTA

Retiring millionaire stands up to disrespectful step-kids. NTA.

Generous trust idea to provide for wife and disadvantaged children

Make sure to handle it legally to avoid challenges after death

Step-kids not entitled to inheritance or lavish wedding, NTA

Step-kids suing for inheritance? NTA, spend your money how you want

Deceased vs. Ex-husband: Semantics or Important Distinction?

Enjoy your fortune! Step-kids don’t deserve a penny

Stepkids ungrateful for millionaire stepdad’s generosity, NTA for cutting inheritance

Retiring millionaire won’t leave inheritance for ungrateful step-kids

Step-kids entitled, millionaire disrespectful – better communication needed ‍♂️

Step-kids disrespected millionaire step-father; wife needs to understand.

Step-kids disrespectful and entitled, retiring millionaire is NTA

Retiring millionaire stands firm on inheritance ultimatum. NTA.

Don’t let money or resentment ruin your retirement with her

NTA for decision, but rude delivery. Could’ve handled better

Retiring millionaire stands up to disrespectful step-kids and entitled wife

OP’s young age forces him to think about trust/will. NTA.

Step-kids looking for pay-day, retiree suggests trust allowance for wife

Unapologetic retiree won’t let step-kids ruin inheritance. NTA

Retiring millionaire denies inheritance to disrespectful step-kids. Revenge suggested.