A Family Inheritance Turns Ugly After One Sibling Contests A Will For Not Getting What He Deserves
A final wish becomes a battleground for old family wounds.
For as long as OP can remember, her brother Ben has always come first.
Their mother favored him openly, excusing his behavior even when it crossed serious lines. OP still remembers him throwing tantrums as a teenager, even during their sister’s funeral. That dynamic never really changed.
Family fractures only grew wider over time.
OP’s father had two brothers and a sister. One of those brothers came out as gay in his early twenties. Their grandparents accepted him without hesitation and kept the family together, even as others quietly judged him for who he loved. To OP, he was simply the fun uncle. The one who showed up, laughed easily, and felt safe.
Everything shifted after their grandparents died in 2016. Without them holding things together, OP’s aunt and other uncle cut off all contact with the gay uncle. He was devastated. OP and her father became his only family.
When he was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019, he rewrote his will. He asked Ben to be executor, not because they were close, but because OP’s father was emotionally overwhelmed. Ben accepted, convinced he would inherit half the estate.
When the uncle died in 2021, Ben didn’t show up to say goodbye. He didn’t answer calls. At the funeral, OP’s father was grieving while Ben appeared oddly upbeat.
Weeks later, the truth came out.
The will split the estate four ways. One quarter each to OP, Ben, the uncle’s partner, and cancer research. Ben exploded. He contested the will, claiming he’d been promised more.
When the case went to court, OP told the truth. Her uncle knew exactly what he was doing.
In the end, Ben lost. Now OP is being blamed for “stealing” money that was never his to begin with.
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We gathered some interesting comments from the Reddit community
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“You didn’t rob anyone of anything and his a greedy SOB.”
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“Executors are not entitled to a larger share of the estate, only what the deceased decreed in the will.”
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“NTA Ben lost money because he disregarded your uncle’s wishes, contested his will and lost.”
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“You’re better off without your brother and your mother in your life.”
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“Huh? You didn't rob him, he got what your uncle portioned for him in full.”
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“I can't comprehend your ‘mother’ doing nothing about the dartboard pic and the sign to harass you.”
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OP didn’t rewrite the will or take more than she was given. She testified honestly about a man she loved and respected.
Ben’s anger seems less about loss and more about not getting what he expected.
When favoritism goes unchecked, it can create adults who believe fairness is a personal attack. Standing by the truth often comes with consequences, especially in families where accountability is rare.
Do you think OP did the right thing by honoring her uncle’s wishes, or should family loyalty have come first? Share your thoughts in the comments.
