Family members fighting over money seems to be a tale as old as the world itself.
members fighting over money is a tale as old as the world itself. While some can’t even begin to imagine that happening among those of their kin, in reality, no family is actually immune from disagreements over someone’s wealth.family was no exception. When her mom passed away without a will, the latter’s husband got all the inheritance, promising to give half of it to the OP. Unfortunately, his words turned out to be nothing more than empty promises.
Seeking to avoid or minimize the likelihood of such scenarios, some families manage to talk things through beforehand. The Wall Street Journal reported that even though many families avoid the discussion until aor other stressful life event, close to 30% have already discussed the matters related to the family legacy.
Needless to say, having a plan can help not only navigate the intricacies of handling the wealth that is bestowed upon the family members, but also take some weight off of them at an already difficult time. “Everyone handles grief differently, more so when money is involved,” a financial advisor at Granite Financial, Laurie Humphrey, told.
Unfortunately, the OP wasn’t left with a will, which resulted in having to trust the word of her late mother’s husband.
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