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Let me ask you a question: if you inherited money and some other folks who have somewhat of a decent claim to some of the money wanted that cash, what would you do?

That’s what this guy is dealing with and he took to Reddit to talk about what he’s dealing with.

Read his story below and see if you think he’s acting like a jerk.

“My dad ran off with my mom’s friend when I was 12. My mom and my dad never legally divorced.

My mom passed away a few years ago and my dad passed away late last year.

They’re having a bit of a crisis.

AITA for contesting the will even though he left everything he owned to his girlfriend?

They share two young kids I don’t have a relationship with.

He’s entitled to it…

Where I live, since my parents weren’t divorced, I’m the sole legal “heir” to my parents’ estates.

I already got a good chunk from my mom and I’m also a medical professional so it’s not like I’m hurting for money. My wife also works at a good job.

But the way I see it, it’s not my fault my dad never made things official with his girlfriend and she can figure out her own finances.”

Reddit users shared their thoughts.

This person said YTA.

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Another individual agreed.

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This Reddit user shared their thoughts.

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Another person had a lot to say.

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And this reader weighed in.

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He’s going through a serious inner-struggle about this…

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