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My siblings received their inheritance early but now demand I split my share

My siblings received their inheritance early but now demand I split my share

My family has been in turmoil for over a year, leaving my parents rarely smiling, my siblings keeping their distance, and me disappointed in it all.
I’ve amassed $1.2M in assets a decade after receiving early inheritance

I’ve amassed $1.2M in assets a decade after receiving early inheritance

My children turn down early inheritance

My children turn down early inheritance

My brother and I got our inheritance in our 20s

My brother and I got our inheritance in our 20s

My father transferred part of his assets and properties to my brother when he was 20 and to me when I was 22.
December 25, 2024 | 03:06 pm PT
Son causes chaos after elderly parents refuse to transfer inheritance early

Son causes chaos after elderly parents refuse to transfer inheritance early

An elderly couple I know refused to pass down their assets early so they do not have to rely on their children, but this caused their son to act out.
December 19, 2024 | 03:31 pm PT
Early inheritance split leads to heartache and financial hardship for elderly parent

Early inheritance split leads to heartache and financial hardship for elderly parent

After suffering a stroke two years ago, 75-year-old Huu Toi decided to divide his estate between his two sons, hoping to prevent possible disputes after his passing.
December 15, 2024 | 03:05 pm PT
Parents-in-law use inheritance promise to mislead us into funding their home renovation

Parents-in-law use inheritance promise to mislead us into funding their home renovation

My husband and I paid for the renovation of his parents’ house five years ago after they vaguely promised to let us inherit it, but they have not followed through.
December 11, 2024 | 06:25 pm PT
7 gold taels of inheritance from parents help launch our lives

7 gold taels of inheritance from parents help launch our lives

If our parents hadn’t divided their inheritance early, my siblings and I would probably still be struggling and would not have been able to buy a house by now.
November 28, 2024 | 03:26 pm PT
My brother-in-law fails in life due to reliance on inheritance

My brother-in-law fails in life due to reliance on inheritance

My brother-in-law and his wife were given a big house when they started their family, but they now barely make ends meet and have to move to a smaller home.
November 27, 2024 | 07:11 pm PT
Mother-in-law refuses to pass down inheritance for fear of children turning on her

Mother-in-law refuses to pass down inheritance for fear of children turning on her

“I will only pass down my assets once I am dead” is my mother-in-law’s mantra whenever she talks about dividing the massive plot of land she owns.
November 25, 2024 | 07:08 pm PT
I don’t give inheritance early for fear of becoming reliant on my children

I don’t give inheritance early for fear of becoming reliant on my children

Many people transfer their property to their children early, only to be kicked out of their homes or treated like outsiders.
November 20, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
I likely won’t inherit $158,000 land plot until I turn 60

I likely won’t inherit $158,000 land plot until I turn 60

My parents said they would leave me a plot of land worth VND4 billion (US$157,500) when they passed away, but I might already be nearly 60 by then.
November 15, 2024 | 03:51 pm PT
My eldest brother complains that our 70-year-old parents haven’t distributed inheritance

My eldest brother complains that our 70-year-old parents haven’t distributed inheritance

My eldest brother often grumbles that our parents still have not passed down their assets, arguing that it would be meaningless to receive a late inheritance.
November 12, 2024 | 04:02 pm PT
My son and his wife treat me coldly after receiving early inheritance

My son and his wife treat me coldly after receiving early inheritance

I feel like an outsider in my own home and regret passing down my house to my son while I am still alive and well.
October 28, 2024 | 03:41 pm PT
The dilemma that comes with inheriting 6,000 square meters of farmland

The dilemma that comes with inheriting 6,000 square meters of farmland

I believe that one should not sell their inheritance, but I do not know what else I should do with my inherited 6,000 square meters of agricultural land.
September 24, 2024 | 03:14 pm PT
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