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AIBU?

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To be hurt my parents have disinherited me?

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Plantbasedpeanuts · 15/07/2024 21:02

They hate my husband and so they’ve cut me out of their will and left everything to my dc.
I know logically it is their choice and it was previously split 25% each between me and my three dc but now they’ve taken me out entirely - even sentimental things like my mum’s jewellery will now go to my dd.
Im so hurt by this. Logically I completely understand it’s their money and their belongings and I don’t want to be grabby but I’ve always been close to my parents and this is really hurtful. DH is my dc’s dad, just to make that clear too.
Aibu?

OP posts:
Bumblebeestiltskin · 26/07/2024 14:52

Plantbasedpeanuts · 15/07/2024 21:15

They were. But they also disapprove heavily of divorce. I would like to leave DH and they don’t want me to, despite not liking him.
I feel that they have cut me out to make it harder for me to leave him financially even if I waited until they weren’t around anymore. Sorry, that sounds callous but I wouldn’t leave him whilst they are alive as it would upset them and they’d be embarrassed. They believe once you are married you honour your vows.

Grim, so they hate him enough to disinherit you, but are quite happy for you to stay with him and be unhappy?

They sound awful all round.

ScrumpleDumplin · 28/07/2024 20:15

Hi OP
Maybe try this!
Ask parents if they’ve cut you out because they don’t like your husband and reassure them it’s okay to tell the truth what ever the reason, it’s important to go over this before starting the conversation below:

Then if it is as you feared explain that while you totally understand it’s their money and their choice (and you respect their reasoning?) and you respect their decision, you would really appreciate it if they could consider setting up a trust fund for you too that would protect the money from your husband but give you some security for the future.
That’s if you feel you can have this kind of conversation with them?

All the best of luck.

I hope they can appreciate the emotional cost this takes on you as it always feels like rejection even when we’re really grounded and understanding like you sound. Remember it’s okay to have feelings.
Good luck.

Hermoine2212 · 21/08/2024 18:13

They should treat you for you and not for what they think of your husband. But I don't know the ins and outs of why they have aminosity towards tour husband to such an extend that they extend the hate to you by cutting you off.

Whatonearth07957 · 21/08/2024 21:26

It makes sense if you may divorce. It's a welcome cushion hopefully for your DC. I'd be quite happy for inheritance to skip a generation as I'm independent of mydp. They seem determined to leave it to me but I can always vary it. Live your life there's no guarantees

ConsuelaHammock · 21/08/2024 21:43

Sounds like they do care about you and don’t want your husband to take half of your inheritance. If you’re not happy in the marriage and want to divorce then do it. They don’t get a say. They’re not living your life. You are and you only get one. Don’t waste it.

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