My uncle inherited multi-billion-dong house while my father received nothing

When it comes to inheritance, it is true that parents have the right to decide how their assets are distributed. But that does not mean they can divide things however unfairly they like. If I see my grandparents or parents making an unjust decision, I will speak up and suggest a fairer arrangement. If they still refuse to be reasonable, I would rather give up my share than accept something that goes against my values.

As someone with self-respect, I would never accept an inheritance I know is unfair, even if I stood to benefit the most from it. And naturally, whoever inherits the most should also take on the responsibility of family duties like ancestral rites and memorial ceremonies. It is wrong to hand everything to one child while expecting the eldest to shoulder all the obligations.

But that is exactly what happened in my family. My grandparents secretly gave the house on the main street to my uncle and his wife, while my parents—despite being the eldest—got nothing. To make matters worse, even though our grandparents left behind plenty of money, my uncle and aunt refused to contribute to family events like funerals and memorials.

Whenever I attended my grandparents’ death anniversaries, I had to send my uncle some money just like other guests outside of the family.

Later on, my uncle and aunt started mocking me for not being successful or wealthy. I eventually had enough and told them that they were only rich because they inherited everything. That clearly struck a nerve.

While I was at it, I told their children how unfair our grandparents were. But instead of understanding, they accused me of being bitter and jealous, claiming their parents deserved everything because they had cared for our grandparents.

I rebutted that our grandparents had pensions and their parents helped a little, which is nothing compared to the house they received. Living with them and providing some help does not justify inheriting a property worth that much.

I believe that inheritance can always be done fairly. Every plot of land, whether on a main road or in a small alley, should be split equally. If the heirs are minors, their share can be held in trust until they turn 18. And if dividing land is too complicated, then sell it and divide the money. There is always a fair solution.

Children may not ask for anything, but parents still have a responsibility to be fair. That is what keeps families united.

*The opinion was translated into English with the assistance of AI. Readers’ views are personal and do not necessarily match VnExpress’ viewpoints.