hasunoha

Gift during birth

My parents were so-called toxic parents, and they favored my older brother, and I grew up fond of not being treated as a human being. I'll never forgive what my parents and older brother did.

Her parents divorced over 20 years ago. At that time, my brother and father got into trouble, and a deep groove was formed that couldn't be filled, and it seems that communication has been interrupted since then.

I got married early and have one daughter who will be 12 years old this year. My father was overjoyed when he learned that he had grandchildren, and he began to care about me, who gave birth to a granddaughter and grandson.

That father is already 84 years old, and while his brain is still moving, he visited our house to hand over all his assets to me.

My father, whom I saw after a long time, had no previous momentum, and he only looked like a poor old man. My father's real siblings are also elderly, and they seem to be spending a lonely old age because they are doing their best for themselves, and they don't seem to be in a position to take care of their father.

Of course, I haven't forgotten the outrageous treatment my father gave me, but I came to talk about gifts during her lifetime because I wanted them to use it for my granddaughter.

Aside from what was given to me by my father, I decided to accept a gift during his lifetime because I wanted to fulfill the poor old man's wishes, but when I asked my older brother if he had told that story, I immediately answered that I didn't have to do it to my older brother.

However, it's a lot of money, and my granddaughter is cute, the only thing I care about is my granddaughter, and I understand the feeling that I don't want to do it to my older brother who hates each other, but I'm also in trouble that I don't have to do it to my real son.

It seems like I'm lonely these days, and I get phone calls and emails even when I'm at work. They probably don't care until their personal affairs are settled down.

I know I hate my brother, but he's my real son. I'm wondering if it's okay for me to take it alone.

There is no answer as to whether I should respect the intentions of my father, who has a short life left, or whether I should let my older brother know.

The only thing that bothers my father now is me, who gave birth to my granddaughter, and I'm not sad when my older brother loses his life. My older brother is the same.

I don't know what to do.
Please lend us your wisdom.

3 Zen Responses

It's a bit unfortunate if your older brother has kids

In the case of inheritance, the minimum percentage of remaining amount that can be recognized if the deceased's wife and wife claim it is determined, but the father himself decides gifts during his lifetime.
If your older brother doesn't have children (grandchildren), your daughter will carry the future as the only lineage, so it is understandable as a matter of logic that it will be given to the side of you who has grandchildren.
Conversely, if the older brother also has children, I'm worried because the children are not guilty.
As a father, getting in touch with an older brother who is not on good terms may be a hassle.
Either way, in Buddhism, even your mind and body aren't actually your own, and it's normal that you can't control it the way you want.
Furthermore, since it is the property of the father who is someone else, it is unreasonable for the older brother to interfere.
If your older brother has children, why not try advising your father to be considerate?

Thank you for your question.
Inheritance can cause trouble, so it's better to think carefully.
Anyway, there are no taxes up to 1.1 million yen per year, so I think it would be nice to receive gifts as tuition and child support for my daughter and follow the legal inheritance so that nothing more is left later.
You should also talk to a professional tax accountant or lawyer.

Let your father talk to an expert

I read it.
I see, I read that you are worried about your father's inheritance. I think it's reasonable for you to worry. I sincerely appreciate it.
Since it is your father's property, why don't you try to reflect your father's intentions by consulting firmly with an expert such as a tax accountant.
Assuming that an inheritance dispute will occur later, I think it would be good to have an expert prepare countermeasures in advance.
On top of that, I think it would be better for you and your daughter to receive advice from experts and accept your father's wishes.
I sincerely pray that you and everyone will sincerely respect and care for each other in the future, share joy and enjoyment, and live through the lives they have been given healthily. We wholeheartedly agree