What do you think about leaving money to 1 nephew but not to his brothers

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I have 3 nephews, the oldest one is also my Godson, I love him dearly and I don't like his brothers, He is 20 years old, the brothers are 18 and 14. I have never really liked them and how they behave. Also the oldest one is not treated well by his own parents. So I have left my money to him. What do you think of my decision?

Well, I think if it's just a little bit, it's fine, but if it's a life-changing amount, then probably not fine - because you will really set up the potential for a big family feud, and that might not do your DN much good in the long run.

And it doesn't buy happiness either. My dad's second cousin and his wife, who were childless, left all their money to one of my cousins. She's bought an enormous house with the money - but has now discovered that she can't have children, so she and her DH are rattling around in this enormous barn on their own .

Yes, as Godson he does have more moral claim on your money than as nephew. You made an official commitment to him when you took on the role. The fact that you like him best is just a bonus.

I think if you have a particularly close relationship with one nephew and not the others, it's only natural to think of him more in your will. Might be nice to give the others a token of some sort.

Anyway, if it causes bad feeling, you won't have to worry about it because you'll be dead (!).

it's your money and you should be able to dispose of it as you please upon your death without feelings of guilt.

and put in a provison that he can't share it out with his brothers .

if it causes ill feeling, then that's your sister's problem, not yours.

Your cash, your choice. Don't have a single guilty thought