Sister Demands Half of Inheritance, But Dad Had Other Plans

Family drama can reach new heights when it comes to inheritance, and this story is no exception. Our protagonist (30f) finds herself in a heated conflict with her estranged sister (34f) over their late father’s (80m) estate. The older sister, who has a history of drug and alcohol abuse, has been financially supported by their father throughout her life. When he passes away, leaving specific instructions for his estate, the sister demands her share. But honoring their father’s wishes may not be as easy as it seems. ‍♀️

The Family Background

Sister’s Troubled Past

Dad’s Support for Sister

Caring for Dad During Cancer

Sacrifices Made for Dad’s Care

Dad’s Trust Issues with Sister

Dad’s Passing and Sister’s Demands ⚰️

Sister’s Financial Requests

Claiming Dad’s Belongings ️

The Will’s Contents

Sister Loses It

Dad’s Last Wishes

The Dilemma ‍♀️

To Split or Not to Split?

In the midst of grief and family drama, our protagonist is faced with a difficult decision: should she split her inheritance with her estranged sister, who’s demanding her share, or honor their father’s last wishes? The sister’s troubled past and history of mooching off their father complicates the situation, as does the fact that their father specifically left instructions for how the inheritance should be used. With emotions running high, it’s a tough call to make. What do you think is the right move? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…

Respect your father’s wishes and keep the inheritance. NTA

Sister demands inheritance, but NTA offers to pay for education directly

NTA commenter sympathizes with OP and criticizes sister and dad

Dad’s estate, dad’s rules – NTA for following his wishes

Sibling greed? NTA executed father’s will. Hope no foul play occurs

Dad recognized OP’s efforts and gave inheritance accordingly

NTA commenter offers condolences and suggests paying sister’s tuition directly

NTA. Caregiver deserves inheritance, sister would waste it anyway.

Sister spent her share, NTA for not giving more.

Trust administrator explains legality of father’s will and estate planning. NTA.

NTA. Sister spent her whole life getting bailouts and handouts.

Inheritance drama resolved with dad’s wishes. NTA.

Sibling conflict over inheritance. Commenter advises against sharing inheritance.

Debate over dad’s decision to cut off sister in inheritance.

Redditors call out OP for karma whoring. Yikes

Support for OP’s decision to prioritize niece over entitled sister

NTA unless you spent 3 years caring for Dad

Commenter suggests CPS intervention and restraining order for safety.

NTA. Sister would blow money on drugs. Don’t enable her

Respectful comment defends dad’s decision in inheritance dispute.

Sister already got her share through bail and rent money

Think twice before giving away your inheritance

Respecting dad’s wishes , commenter supports OP’s inheritance.

Sister demands inheritance, but dad left everything to executor. NTA.

Agree with the crowd, stick to dad’s wishes.

Dad had a valid reason for not giving half. NTA

Commenter calls out sister’s behavior with a sassy tone

NTA, but commenter advises therapy and compassion for troubled sister

NTA wins inheritance battle against entitled sister.

Father’s final wishes should be respected. NTA

Commenter defends OP’s right to inheritance, praises their actions

Supportive comment agrees to honor father’s will

Don’t let her take advantage of your dad’s hard work

Sister wants inheritance? Don’t let her make you her bank

Local laws may impact inheritance distribution. Check before finalizing.

Commenter calls out entitled behavior with a fiery tone

NTA supported father through illness, sister upset about inheritance distribution

Commenter defends OP’s decision not to split inheritance with sister

Respect dad’s wishes , sister wasted gifts , NTA.

Commenter questions why inheritance should be split, sparks debate.

Condolences for OP’s loss. Sister’s addiction and entitlement may escalate.

Refusing to enable sister’s drug abuse and protecting niece. NTA

NTA’s tough love story shows why sister shouldn’t get inheritance

Don’t enable addiction, dad knew what he was doing. NTA.

NTA executor advises keeping airtight trust, potential guardianship, family therapy.

Respecting dad’s wishes

Inheritance divided fairly based on caretaking efforts. NTA wins

Protecting inheritance: or moving items to prevent theft. NTA.

Sibling greed exposed: NTA’s sister demands half of inheritance

Respect the deceased’s will and look after your niece

Daughter defends father’s decision to stick to his will

Sister wants half inheritance, but NTA says she spent it ‍♀️

Savage response! Sister got her half already

Respect your father’s last wishes to avoid being TA

Compromise suggested for inheritance dispute

Addict sister demands inheritance, but NTA stands by dad’s will

Stand up to bullies and keep your inheritance. NTA

Sibling inheritance dispute resolved with a legal loophole. NTA.

Sibling inheritance drama exposes sister’s true priorities.

NTA stands with OP against sister’s inheritance demands

NTA commenter advises against giving sister inheritance, uses strong language

Don’t enable your sister, pay tuition directly to school. NTA

Respect his wishes and move on with your life.

Sibling inheritance dispute resolved with level-headed advice.

NTA. Don’t give sister inheritance. She’ll waste it on drugs.

Commenter supports OP keeping inheritance, calls sister entitled

NTA. Don’t let sister’s greed endanger niece. Be prepared.

Sibling inheritance feud could have been avoided with frank conversation