Has there been a rift in your family because of conflicts over a will?
352569
YES! we thought it would never happen to us. I guess it happens to all families. its a real shame what money will do to people, especially family who you think you can trust. if you are in this situation i really feel for you, and hope that things eventually come around. TIME is the only thing that really heals this. unfortunately, its very painful.\n\n\ngood luck
663731
I do not hear from my family but I when I distressed they ring - out of the blue because they know I need them.  My ex has his twin sister speak to him when she died - she told him all was well and to take care of her children and husband.
71910
I guess it really depends on the situation. My parents were separated for about a year, give or take, until they finalized their divorce
681132
keep taking care of your mom in the loving way you are and to heck with the siblings.\n\nAs far as the land is concerned if you don't buy it there will be a big mess when she passes. \n\nMy ex got really pissy when his grandmother gave everything to her nephew...........but I thought it was the right thing to do because her nephew took care of her every day of her life after her only child passed.
882227
No, my parents were divorced.  My sister has been happily married for 7 yrs, I've been happily married for 3.  You sometimes learn from others mistakes, or at least we did.
93567
the phrase "actions speak louder than words" comes to mind, I was once told that sometimes your own family can be your worst enemy, their are some mistakes that you will make in life that will be so bad that you can't fix them, all you can do is make amends, set things right as best you can and muddle your way on through, and that's life!!
73242
There's a mircale hapenning to me every week. But one that's really outstanding is that my parents never got along. Their marriage was a total wreck. In my childhood I used to see my parents fight and my mom full of brewses and everything. they eventually divorced. Two moths after i accepted Jesus as Savior, I started praying for them, and in 2 weeks they started getting along, and ever since (it's been 4 yrs now)we've been living together and they get along alot better than married couples. God be glorious!
240726
That's to bad for your family, and I'm sorry. But if things have been that bad for them to cause them to want to get a divorce, they both may much happier and that can only bring joy to your family as a whole just in a different way than your used too.
677171
I'm not a law expert, but my cousin is in a similar situation (father is unfit, unwilling, etc)\n\nShe simply had to name the couple she wanted as guardian as the legal guardian in her will.  She did this through the assistance of a lawyer.\n\nMy best advice is to talk to a (family) lawyer to find out what your options are.
301406
My family is not broken, but sometimes I wish that it was. \n\nAlthough my parents are cordial enough, the passion left their relationship years ago. I think it's sad to live a life without passion.
279426
arguments are never ending with parents..the peak of arguments ive had is when i was in my teens. Most of my arguments were why i shud'nt do all the things they told me not to do ! I tried to find out some of them, after unsuccessful arguments...but i realised much later that iam glad i didnt win all the time..
995789
i would try to reconcile but under your conditions. if you dont want to go to family get togethers and such then dont. explain that too them, if they cant accept it then at least you tried.
628892
I believe it might all just be the different circumstances that all families go through.If we all had money and free time to have fun all day long we'll find a problem with that!I had a great childhood.I'm the baby out of 5 and My dad was an alcholic and by the time i was growing up my dad was in AA and my mom was a counselar and my life was peechykeen until he started back drinking when my bro/sis went to college and armed forces,he and my mom split up.Make a long story short we had to move to another sideof town and I got in alot of fights because I was from a different side of town and I eventually started being bad without a dad around and I started hanging out with the wrong crowd and started selling drugs and smoking pot.After about 10 years I  started to look at life and realize that I had way more to offer the world besides what I was dishing,I got up with one of my friends from jr high and we got married after being together for about 12 years and all we have a great relationship.We both had different upbringing mine laid back hers strict.All I have to talk about is the good times that we had.Allwe did was ride bikes and play cops and robbers play on the top/back of garages,play with fireworks chase girls etc.I would love to be a kid again.
280640
living & having to worry about my parents splitting up again
425564
Sometimes with families you have the 'sponge' one that always relies on others to support them etc.  I didn't say that to be mean just pointing out an observation. I think your mother is looking out for you, she doesn't want you to have to give up what you have worked hard for to support somebodies elses decision she may consider wrong.  I don't know the history of your family, is this your aunts 5 baby or first?  Does she act responsible and is just caught in a bad situation at the time?  IF you give your aunt everything where are you going to be-what if tomorrow you find out you have a family after you have given your money away?  IS THE MONEY GOING TO HELP THE SITUATION OR PROLONG A PROBLEM???  if you give money how is it going to affect your relationship with your mother?\n\nBest of luck in your decision
453613
It's pretty difficult, I'd imagine. A relative of mine had Alzheimer's. She gave her daughter power of attorney but she had a will leaving her home to her grandchildren. The daughter used her power of attorney to transfer the house into her own name so when her mother died, she didn't own the house and therefore her kids couldn't inherit it.\nAnd yes, she disinherited her own children. \nHer kids didn't fight it. A long time ago, I was in her will, but I was cut out when she had her grandchildren.  I have no resentment over that, but if I had still been in her will I would have fought it. And probably lost.\nIt's frustrating not to get something you think is coming to you.  Probably call an estate lawyer. \nBut with no diagnosis of Alzheimer's, I'm not sure you'd get anywhere. But worth a try.
181563
I'm not sure if I understand your question right, but I think you are asking if your estate could be attached by your former family if you die.\n\nDon't let this answer replace proper legal advice, but I believe no. For one thing, inheritance only applies when you're dead. Do your best to outlive your ex-spouse.\n\nProbably the best way to assure division of your estate after death is a properly written will. Even legitimate bloodline heirs can have shares adjusted by you and you can add in any person or institution that you want.\n\nMy will reads "Being of sound mind and will, I spent it all."\n\nJust as important as the inheritance you leave will be the legacy. Your children will observe and possibly adopt attitudes that you display. Today you can choose whether the legacy you leave is of patience, tolerance, kindliness and love or else of fear, defensiveness, intolerance and control.