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Woman being sued by children for their inheritance as they demand she gives them her house

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Updated 09:04 28 Apr 2024 GMT+1Published 14:17 26 Apr 2024 GMT+1

Woman being sued by children for their inheritance as they demand she gives them her house

It all started when the woman decided she wanted to put the family home on the market

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

We all know family dynamics can be a bit tricky, and this family's relationship turned particularly sour when the kids threatened to file a lawsuit.

Inheritance is often a topic of arguments within families, and this is exactly what happened to a mom who expressed her desire to sell the family home.

The unidentified woman's husband had passed away and found that the home that they shared together was a 'constant reminder’ of her late love.

The property is also where they raised their kids, and they weren't happy to learn of their mother's intentions of selling the home to downsize.

She also hoped by downsizing she could free up a bit of cash incase she needs it in the future for things such as medical expenses.

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Her three children were having none of this though, plunging the woman's plans into chaos.

When her kids discovered that she was putting the property on the market they threw a ‘disgusting tantrum’ and accused her of trying to ‘destroy their childhood memories and the final memories of their father by selling the family home’.

The 70-year-old mom, who wrote to the Daily Mail’s agony aunt for advice in April 2023, said her children ‘demanded’ that she sign over the property to them and that they will rent it out - so she can use the money it brings in to live off.

The mom-of-three wanted to sell her home. (Getty Stock Image)
The mom-of-three wanted to sell her home. (Getty Stock Image)

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But the woman refused and is adamant she wants to move on as being in the house is a ‘constant reminder’ of her late husband.

After telling the kids it was a firm no, they hit back by saying they had enlisted the services of lawyer to try and ‘legally stop’ her from selling up.

“They claim it’s their inheritance and that I’m trying to keep the money away from them,” she wrote.

“The last thing I wanted at this point in my life was to get involved in some horrendous family feud. I’m absolutely disgusted by their behavior and can’t get over how selfish they’re being.”

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The devastated widow went on to say that her late husband would be ‘furious’ over the behavior of their children.

The children argued that the home was their inheritance. (Getty Stock Image)
The children argued that the home was their inheritance. (Getty Stock Image)

And, although she doesn’t want to, she’s considering giving in to them so she can ‘live in peace without the threat of a lawsuit’ from her own offspring.

Agony aunt Jane Green sympathised with the woman over the ‘horrible’ situation she was in. But she thought there could be a solution that left all parties happy.

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Green suggested either selling the property to the kids or offering to ‘help “finance” their purchasing of the house in return for a monthly stipend enabling you to live’.

However, she went on to say that while such options may help solve one problem, they don’t tackle the ‘emotional trauma’ she's been through.

Summing up, Green told the mom to ‘bring in some experts, look at the options’ and ‘bring your children into those conversations and meetings so they can be a part of you all working this out’.

Personally I'd be telling my kids to sling their hooks if they acted in such a way.

Featured Image Credit: Ridofranz/Getty/athima tongloom/Getty

Topics: Property, Parenting, Life, Money

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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