It’s not uncommon for families to experience fractures over a loved one’s assets, especially when it comes to inheritances. Sometimes, those set to inherit don’t always see eye to eye on what they believe they deserve. One woman recently shared the story of her mother’s inheritance and the unexpected twist that followed.
Caring for a Loved One
The woman began her story by expressing how she took care of her mother during her battle with cancer. “Mom was always my best friend, so naturally, I was going to be there every step of the way while she battled this illness,” the woman wrote. However, while she provided constant love and support, her brother and aunts were only around when they needed something—usually when they wanted their bills paid. During her mother’s decline, one of her aunts audaciously requested her mom’s “contacts” to secure a new house for herself. This request, given the circumstances, left the woman astonished by their behavior.
The Reading of the Will
Sadly, her mother eventually passed away, leaving behind her final wishes in a will. The woman vividly recalls the day the will was read, with her whole family present, including her brother, aunts, and their late mother’s lawyer. Sitting in that room felt like a scene straight out of a Hallmark movie. As the lawyer revealed the contents of the will, the woman’s world came crashing down. Her brother and aunts were set to split her mother’s $5 million in savings, while she was left with nothing. The shock was overwhelming, and as tears rolled down her face, she couldn’t comprehend why her mother would do such a thing to her. She questioned whether she had cared enough for her during those final months.
An Unexpected Gift
But then, the lawyer approached her and handed her an envelope. Confused about its contents, she opened it to find an address written on a piece of paper. The woman had no idea what this meant or what she was supposed to do next. Maybe it was a location her mother wanted her to visit or a storage unit she needed to clear out. The lawyer remained tight-lipped, only reminding her that she was her mother’s favorite. When she arrived at the given address, the woman was greeted by a breathtaking home that resembled something out of a fairytale. The beauty of the house, along with her favorite flowers planted in the yard, warmed her heart.
A Lesson in Love and Family
It turned out that her mother knew about her brother and aunts’ financial irresponsibility. She intentionally left the money to them, fully aware they would waste it. But for the woman, her mother wanted her to have a place to build a future and a family. She wanted her to create new memories in a place full of her mother’s spirit. Reading a letter placed on the kitchen table, the woman discovered that her mother left the money to her brother and aunts as a lesson in the value of family. She knew they would likely squander the inheritance, and their actions would reveal the importance of cherishing familial bonds.
Now, standing in her new kitchen and sipping coffee from the coffee machine she had always desired, the woman realizes that her mother’s love was never in the money. It was in this home, where she can make new memories and feel her mother’s presence. This gift is more valuable to her than anything else. So, to her late mom, she says, “You still know the best.”