A woman’s plan to update her will for her husband backfired after he objected to her proposed changes. The woman, who has no biological children, has been married to her husband for several years, both of them bringing their own children into the marriage. After a financial setback in which the husband lost most of his assets, the woman decided to change her will to include her former stepson and his children , but not her husband’s adult children. This has caused a rift in their marriage, with her husband threatening to leave her. The couple had previously signed a prenuptial agreement agreeing to keep their finances separate and leave their assets to their own children. The woman’s decision has reignited the question of whether stepchildren should be treated equally in inheritance disputes. What do you think ? Is she the a**hole for not including her husband’s children in her will?
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Contemplating changing her will causes a rift in her marriage
When it comes to marriage and finances, it can be a tricky topic to navigate. In this particular case, a woman is faced with a difficult decision that could potentially change the course of her marriage. After a health scare, she realized that her husband would be left with nothing if she were to pass away as her will currently leave everything to her former stepson, Thomas. She plans to change her will to include a trust for Thomas’ children, a trust for her husband, and a direct inheritance for Thomas. However, her husband is outraged that his children will not receive anything and is threatening to leave her over the matter. Is she in the wrong for wanting to provide for her former stepson, who she considers her son, or should she consider her husband’s wishes? Dive deeper into the situation and hear what others have to say in the comments below.
Spouse demands a new will after financial loss, threatens to leave. #NTA

Stand your ground and keep your will as is.

Stand your ground, you’re not wrong.

Stick to your agreement, NTA.

Consider who would support you in need when deciding on will

Commenter suggests not to take responsibility for husband’s grown children

Spouse wants your money? Keep your old will

Woman is not the a**hole for changing her will, husband upset over kids.
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Woman wants to leave inheritance for husband, but he insists on giving it to his kids. Commenter suggests the husband should be grateful for the woman’s generosity since she is currently paying all his living expenses.
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Commenter sympathizes with OP, asks about children’s well-being ❤️

Your Will, Your Choice. Don’t let anyone guilt you.

Separate finances and prenup protect inheritance, stepchildren don’t expect anything.

Supporting your spouse doesn’t mean he controls your estate

Don’t let his greed hold you back! You deserve better!
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No inheritance for ex’s kids? You’re NTA.

Stand your ground! Your husband should be grateful. #NTA

Don’t let him bully you. Keep your will as is!

Supporting your spouse in your will: NTA, his kids grown

Spouse’s true colors revealed after financial loss, stand your ground

Financial advice from a former family practitioner

Unexpected inheritance brings joy and gratitude, not entitlement

Don’t let him guilt you into giving away Thomas’s inheritance.

Stand your ground! You earned it

Separate finances and inheritance plans cause marital dispute

You don’t owe your husband’s failed business any compensation

Fairness matters in will-making, even for step-children.

Prenup protects woman’s assets, NTA for changing her will

Encourage your husband to seek therapy to cope with guilt

Protect your assets and stick to your plan. #NTA

Prenup saves the day! Husband’s empty threat backfires.

Stepchildren excluded from will: NTA or ESH? Commenters weigh in.

Stand your ground! It’s your money, not his kids’ inheritance!

Don’t let the door smack his a** on the way out

Spouse expects inheritance for adult children? NTA. Mind blowing.

Stand your ground! Let him leave if he must.

Planning your will? Consider who will care for you in old age.

Generous wife faces greedy husband’s fury for changing her will

Woman considers changing will, husband threatens to leave. Supportive commenters.

Commenter declares not the a**hole, but husband is furious

Stand your ground! Your wishes, your will.

Spouses should be partners, not manipulators. Stand your ground!

Unfair for husband to threaten divorce over inheritance disagreement

Loving someone doesn’t mean tolerating their bullying. ♀️

User suggests seeking marriage counseling to resolve husband’s ultimatum.

No sympathy for Jack and his entitled children.
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Don’t let a hypocritical husband guilt you out of your assets

Don’t let anyone blackmail you into changing your will ✋

Woman wants to change will; husband threatens to leave over it. NTA.

Spouse threatens to leave if will not changed to benefit kids

Husband struggles with admitting financial loss, wife not the problem ❤️

Demand he gets therapy and a job NTA

This comment is giving us major respect for the writer

Generous wife faces angry husband after changing her will

Agreed! Don’t let a liability ruin your legacy. #NTA

Savage NTA comment shuts down angry husband with prenup reminder

Financial responsibility and family values. #NTA

Don’t let anyone guilt-trip you into changing your will

Stand your ground and call his bluff
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Stick to your prenup and current will, provide emotional support ❤️

Spouse wants inheritance for his kids, but blew all his money

How to protect Thomas and his money after your death

Hypocritical husband demands unequal will distribution. NTA for considering options.

Stand your ground, resist emotional blackmail. NTA

Heartfelt comment about unfair inheritance distribution and stepmothers

Protect your assets and your peace of mind . Check with a lawyer for an ironclad will. NTA

Commenter jokes about spouse’s inheritance, risking marriage

Commenter sees through husband’s bluff with hilarious insight

Commenter defends woman’s right to control her assets.

Separate finances, separate decisions

Changing will to help a sick parent’s kids is NTA

Respect his pride, give him time to accept the change. NTA

Stand your ground! You’re not the a**hole in this situation.

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Last Updated on March 30, 2023 by Azka