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Inheritance can create a lot of family drama.
If you thought you were going to inherit a lot of money, you might not be too careful about saving for the future, but what if you didn’t end up getting that inheritance after all? Would you wish that someone would’ve told you so that you could’ve been better prepared for retirement?
This man learned that he would receive the majority of his grandparents’ estate, but his dad had been counting on the inheritance to secure his future.
So now, he’s torn between keeping the secret and telling his dad the truth.
Read the story below to find out more.
My mother died when I was 16.
My dad married another woman two years later.
My grandparents, my dad’s parents, hate my stepmother.
I really don’t like her either.
This man and his grandparents never really liked his dad’s new wife.
Even after my half-siblings were born, my grandparents never warmed up to her.
My grandparents are quite wealthy.
My father has been banking on this inheritance for a while. He has even been not paying into his retirement because he’s so sure that he will inherit the millions.
He learned that he will inherit most of his grandparents’ estate.
I just found out on Saturday that I’m getting the majority of my grandparents’ estate.
My father is getting a token amount of $50,000 so he can’t dispute it.
My grandparents made me promise not to give out any money after, and I intend to keep my word.
But he feels guilty for not telling his dad about the inheritance.
But I do feel really guilty that my father just spends his money as it’s coming in because he’s relying on money he won’t get.
I also found out my dad is in a lot of debt.
AITA for not telling him?
His dad would probably save more of his money if he knew, but if he tells his dad, his dad will probably try to convince the grandparents to change their minds. What’s the right thing to do?
Let’s check out the comments of other people on Reddit to this story.
This person gives their honest opinion.
This user offers some helpful advice.
Here’s another valid point from this person.
You might be left with the fallout, says this person.
Finally, short and simple.
Keeping a promise can sometimes mean breaking someone’s expectations.
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