This Redditor Has A Problem With Dad’s Will - Its Sole Purpose Is Revenge
"I feel that would disrespect my father's wishes and his already suffered enough disrespect"
Betrayal leaves marks that last far longer than any argument or divorce settlement. It doesn’t just fracture trust; it reshapes the way family interacts, the way loyalty is measured, and the choices we make about who deserves what.
When the OP was 17, he saw his mother having an affair. She begged the OP not to tell his father, even offering bribes to keep silent, but OP refused.
He told his da,d and the fallout was explosive. OP's father filed for divorce, and during the proceedings, it came to light that his three sisters had known all along.
One sister, Vicky, had even exploited the situation for personal gain, blackmailing their mother for expensive things. OP's father, hurt by their betrayal, cut them out of his life for a while but later reconnected with them.
In the years that followed, he rewrote his will. He left almost everything to the OP, with only a token $300 to be split between his sisters, ensuring his wishes could not be contested.
He spared no detail, hired a formidable lawyer, and made sure the legacy he trusted would remain intact. Now, after his death due to COVID and the reading of his will, the consequences of past betrayals have resurfaced, forcing the OP to navigate anger, entitlemen,t and loyalty in the shadow of his deliberate choices.
The OP writes...
RedditOP's dad hurt by this betrayal cut his sisters out of his life for a while
RedditThere was quite a fair amount being left to the OP on top of his house
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The OP doesn't want to split as he feels that would disrespect his father's wishes
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OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the AH:
I think I'm the AH because despite what my sisters did to my dad they are his children too. Some say I should split to keep the peaceWe've gathered some of the most upvoted comments from other Redditors for you to read through below
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You reap what you sow
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The OP shouldn't be pressured to do anything
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His own children betrayed his trust
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Inheritance isn’t just money; it’s a reflection of values, intentions and the legacies we leave behind. When a parent feels deeply wronged, their decisions can carry the weight of years of hurt and disappointment.
OP's dad knew what he was doing
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You should honor the wishes of the dead
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He made his choice and it should be respected
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They deserve less than nothing
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In the end, this isn’t just about money—it’s about respect, trust, and honoring the wishes of someone who shaped one's life. OP's father’s decisions were deliberate, reflecting the pain and betrayal he endured.
Sharing his estate against his intent wouldn’t heal wounds; it would rewrite history to appease anger. Sometimes fairness isn’t about equal shares but about upholding principles and legacy.
Peace may be easier, but integrity carries its own weight. OP honoring his dad's wishes is his way of keeping his memory aliv,e and Redditors declared him not the AH.
