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My husband, as the youngest son, has his inheritance taken by his siblings

My husband, as the youngest son, has his inheritance taken by his siblings

“You must know your place. As the youngest, you should accept your role and be obedient," my sister-in-law warned me and my husband when we were handling inheritance.
I've amassed nearly $600K in assets despite starting without inheritance

I've amassed nearly $600K in assets despite starting without inheritance

My brother and I got our inheritance in our 20s

My brother and I got our inheritance in our 20s

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
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
I have little at 34 because mother insists I start life without inheritance

I have little at 34 because mother insists I start life without inheritance

I, 34, have few assets due to a lack of support from my family, not because they are poor, but because my mother insisted I start life with nothing.
December 4, 2024 | 04:00 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
How should I, at 65, handle inheritance when my children are all inept?

How should I, at 65, handle inheritance when my children are all inept?

I, 65, am afraid that giving all my assets to the most capable child would spark conflicts, but I also do not want my wealth to be squandered.
November 21, 2024 | 03:10 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
Hanoi woman appeals inheritance verdict in suit by mother-in-law, 84

Hanoi woman appeals inheritance verdict in suit by mother-in-law, 84

A Hanoi woman, 48, has filed an appeal against a court decision favoring her 84-year-old mother-in-law in a property inheritance lawsuit.
November 19, 2024 | 08:51 pm PT
My acquaintance’s family fell apart due to early inheritance

My acquaintance’s family fell apart due to early inheritance

One of my acquaintances had his family ruined after he sold his property and gave his eldest son an early inheritance.
November 19, 2024 | 04:06 pm PT
My parents are well-off but won’t give me any inheritance

My parents are well-off but won’t give me any inheritance

My parents are quite wealthy, but due to their preference for sons over daughters, I have had to fend for myself for the past 27 years.
November 17, 2024 | 03:31 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
I was shocked to receive just $39,000 in inheritance

I was shocked to receive just $39,000 in inheritance

The day their son took all their properties, my parents called and gave me VND1 billion (US$39,400), the remainder of our family's once vast wealth, as inheritance.
November 14, 2024 | 03:17 pm PT
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