A sibling accepted a division that excluded two stepsiblings, contradicting the father's expressed instruction for an equal four-way split. Trust in an allegedly fair relative proved misplaced after prior unfair treatment of the stepsiblings. Informal, handshake estate arrangements can produce disputes and perceived injustice. Meeting with a neutral professional ensures estate distribution wishes are clarified, verifiable, and legally documented. Separately, an elderly couple allowed their son to host about ten guests at their lakeside cabin and returned to no expressions of thanks. The mother's offense raises questions about expected courtesy and perceived generational differences in gratitude. Clear communication about expectations and manners remains important across generations.
But Left Out Sister says she went along with it when the sister asked me if I minded leaving two stepsiblings out of the split, contrary to their father's expressed wishes that the proceeds be split four ways. Left Out Sister was naive to think that the sister would be fair and honorable in dealing with her when she had been less than fair and honorable in dealing with the stepsiblings.
A couple of years ago, our very responsible son asked if he could invite about 10 friends to our large lakeside cabin during our absence. There is plenty of room for all to sleep, a big kitchen, and boats and a nice lake for all to enjoy. We said fine. Married and single people came. Ages ranged from a very young baby through people in their 50s. When my husband and I returned, there was no thank-you of any sort from anyone. I was offended.
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