November 11th 2023.
The discussion surrounding inheritance can be a difficult and emotional one. When a loved one passes away, all that is left behind are their belongings, and inheriting something of theirs can be a beautiful way of keeping their memory alive. Unfortunately, this can also lead to disagreements amongst family members.
This was certainly the case for one father who has refused to give his daughter her late mother's jewellery until she's better with her finances. In a Reddit post, the dad revealed that his wife had a collection of expensive jewellery that amounted to more than $100,000. He explained that she had saved for years to buy each piece, and was concerned that his 27-year-old daughter was bad with money. She works on commission, so her income fluctuates each month, meaning she often spends more than she can afford and has to sell what she bought the month before.
The daughter had now asked when she could take her mum's jewellery, but her father was reluctant to give it to her, as he feared she would just sell it. He had been watching 'this dance for years' and argued that he would only give her the jewellery if she changed her spending habits. His daughter didn't take kindly to this, and called him a 'jerk'.
The majority of Reddit users agreed with the dad's decision, and argued that he has every right to withhold the expensive items. Some gave practical advice, such as giving her one piece of jewellery as a trial run, or making a replica and giving her that instead. Others suggested gifting the jewellery to a grandchild.
It's clear that this is a very difficult situation for the father, but it's great to see that he will only give his daughter the jewellery when he is sure that she will be able to keep it safe.
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