Trust Fund Drama: Man Refuses to Create One for Stepsons, Sparks Controversy

Meet our protagonist, a successful businessman with a thriving company and two sons he’s set up with trust funds. He’s on great terms with his ex-wife and plans to marry his fiancée, who also has two sons from a previous marriage. But when his fiancée asks if he’ll create trust funds for her boys too, he refuses, sparking a heated debate. Let’s dive into this family drama and see if our protagonist is being fair or if he’s being an a**hole.

The Background: Trust Funds for His Sons

A Thriving Company and a New Fiancée

His Sons’ Interest in the Company

Fiancée’s Sons: A Different Story

Engagement and Delayed Wedding

Fiancée’s Youngest Struggling with School

The Request for Trust Funds

Fiancée’s Reaction and Argument

Offering Jobs, but No Trust Funds

The Will, Prenup, and Limited Interaction

Limited Time with Fiancée’s Sons

A Handful of Meetings

No Part in Raising Them

Update: Couples Counseling and Life Partners

Agreement on Sons’ Welfare

So, Is He Being Unfair or Just Reasonable?

Our protagonist stands firm in his decision not to create trust funds for his fiancée’s sons, but he does offer them jobs at his company. Despite their rocky relationship, the couple decides to attend couples counseling and become life partners rather than getting married. They agree that her sons’ welfare is her responsibility, and our protagonist will help financially, but on his own terms. Now let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

No trust fund, but help them with school or job

Protecting your assets or being paranoid?

Stepsons too old for trust fund, NTA sparks debate.

Think twice before marrying someone with financially dependent children

Fiance wants trust funds for stepsons, silent treatment ensues. NTA.

Stepsons not entitled to trust fund, but willing to help.

Stepsons are adults, not his responsibility. Reconsider marriage and prenup.

Rare to see lower-level start and earn it in family business. NTA.

Stepsons can set their own path. A prenup is essential.

Stepsons are adults, NTA for not creating trust fund. Tense situation.

Avoiding financial burden in a relationship

Having a trust fund at 24 can lead to bad decisions

Money and matrimony change people. NTA for not creating trust.

Stepsons not his responsibility. COVID a blessing. NTA.

Stepsons not entitled to trust fund, wife can contribute instead

Stepsons are adults, NTA for not creating trust fund. ‍♀️

Supporting adult stepsons? NTA, focus on your own children.

Marriage shouldn’t be used to gain financial benefits. NTA

Stepsons are adults, NTA for not creating trust fund.

Stepsons left out of trust fund, comment defends decision.

NTA commenter suggests reconsidering relationship due to values clash.

NTA. Stepsons’ entitlement is setting a bad example for your kids

Man refuses to create trust fund for stepsons, sparks controversy

Stepdad not obligated to create trust funds for stepsons ‍♂️

NTA. It’s not your responsibility to take care of her adult children

NTA. Trust not necessary for redemption. A fair plan suffices.

Stepsons refuse to work, OP offers alternatives, wife demands money. ‍♂️

Future stepsons left out of trust fund, but NTA. Prenup advised.

Pre-marital counseling may help avoid future conflicts with stepsons.

NTA, but fiancée’s entitlement and lack of responsibility is concerning. Be careful.

Trust fund dilemma: Would you revoke it for bad behavior?

Stepsons not entitled to trust fund, NTA sparks heated debate

Man refuses to create trust fund for stepsons, sparks controversy

Man defends decision to not create trust fund for stepsons. NTA.

Stepsons’ trust funds: NTA, they’re adults and responsible for themselves

Marriage advice: consult a lawyer before marrying to protect assets

Stepsons entitled? Man refuses trust fund, sparks controversy. NTA.

Stepsons’ trust fund debate: NTA, job offer is generous

Education and guidance are more valuable than a trust fund

Protect yourself from palimony even if you’re NTA

Stepdad-to-be refuses trust fund for stepsons, sparks controversy. NTA.

Stepsons left out of will, commenters support decision.

Support and love > Trust funds. NTA

Not the a**hole for not creating trust fund for stepsons.

Setting boundaries is key Glad OP reevaluated the situation.

Fiance expects too much, stepsons need to work for success.

Suggests mentorship and financial assistance for stepsons’ career goals

NTA. Fiancée wants money with zero expectations. Your kids work, hers don’t.

Stepdad defends decision not to create trust fund for stepsons. NTA.

Stepsons not his responsibility, prenup important for new lady.

Stepfather defends decision not to create trust funds for stepsons. NTA.

Stepsons not entitled to trust funds, but offered work experience. NTA.

NTA stepmom thought she’d get inheritance, dad laughed, OP inherited.

Stepsons not his responsibility, fiancée out of line to ask.

Wedding postponement may have been a blessing in disguise

Red flags in a relationship, reconsider marriage.

Stepmom defends man’s decision not to create trust fund for stepsons.

Man refuses to create trust fund for stepsons, offers them jobs.

Stepsons not entitled to trust fund, NTA.

Generous job offer: NTA sparks no controversy in comment section ✌️

Stepsons are adults, NTA for not creating trust fund

Ouch! A scathing comment on a doomed relationship.

Stepsons not entitled to trust fund, but offer help for military.

Encouraging alternative career paths for stepsons, NTA but helpful advice

Stepdad refuses trust fund for stepsons, commenters side with him.

Beware of entitled stepmom who may cause drama and harassment.

Protect your estate: NTA but ensure wife can’t misuse it

Protect your assets , NTA for not creating trust fund

Stepchildren not entitled to trust fund, mom should set it up

OP receives NTA judgment and advice to rethink marriage.

Prenup or starter job? Man’s stepsons left with nothing.

Stepmom’s silent treatment after stepsons denied trust fund. NTA.

Stepsons are grown, not his responsibility to give them money