I Got $5M Inheritance, But Didn't Tell Husband & In-laws. Then They Asked..

you got like $3 million huh yeah we're already building a fancy house for us got my dream kitchen planned my mother-in-law says all dreamy like I've quit my job done to start a business with Ashley's inheritance my husband says looking way too happy about it wait a sec Ashley didn't get any inheritance yet you're quitting your job and building stuff already what's the deal let's not FIP here it's obvious you got money how about we take a trip before jumping into this house thing Hawaii maybe my father-in-law ads making things even more confusing what are they even thinking they want to spend the money I got from my mom on whatever they want I'm mad as heck but I don't know what to do a few months back let me take you there my name's Ashley I'm 38 and I teach at a high school I've been married to David for 12 years he's 2 years older and works in an office right after we tied the knot our daughter Julie came along and ever since my life's been a whirlwind of work and raising her today we're off to see my mom at the hospital hey Grandma it's been a bit Ah Julie dear come here my mom says gently running her fingers through Julie's hair she looks thinner and her face isn't as Lively there's this guy in a suit standing by her bed he nods at as I glance his way and then leaves mom who's that guy just someone I know nothing to worry about how are you holding up Ashley and David is he doing okay my mom's eyes a soft shade of blue twinkle as she smiles she met my dad when he was in the import export business overseas and she moved to the US to marry him raising a kid in a new country couldn't have been easy but they did it together mom taught me a lot growing up which is why I'm able to teach now I'm really grateful to my parents for giving me such a good upbringing dad passed away a few years back and since then mom's been on her own dealing with illness and hospital stays she handed off the business to a relative and now spends her days quietly in the hospital I'm good mom anything you need just having you and Julie here is more than enough after chatting with Mom for a while Julie and I head home Julie Phils mom in on school stuff and the latest book she's read she's 10 a tricky age but we get along well even setting aside my mom goggles I think she's a smart honest kid who's growing up nicely we're back hey welcome back how's my mom doing David asks when we walk in same old same old and you how is your seminar heard good things about it excited for the next one lately dve dav's been going to seminars about quitting his job and starting a side hustle seems like he's after more money but his job's not bad and we're doing fine with my income I don't like how obsessed he is with money probably gets it from his parents they've always been tight with cash always asking for small amounts whenever we see them they've never bothered with Christmas gifts for Julie either thankfully they live far away so we don't see them much David helps out around the house though so it's manageable as long as I've got my mom David Julie and our simple life unhappy then one day I got a call from the hospital mom's condition had taken a turn for the worse and she was in critical condition when we reached the hospital my mom was barely hanging on Mom Grandma Ashley I've always wanted you to be happy take care of Julie she means everything I love you those were her final words my mom who poured her heart into raising me alongside my dad who cherished Julene more than anything seeing her peaceful face in the coffin all I could do was cry Julie stood by me crying too a while after mom passed an envelope arrived from a law firm Ashley opened it puzzled by the unfamiliar sender inside was a document I've been given your mother's will leaving everything to you Ashley and her mom never talked about inheritance so she was surprised but with the letter in hand she decided to visit the law firm alone hi I'm Ed the attorney said the man with glasses the same one from the hospital room you were there when I visited my mom Ashley said recognizing him yeah we met there your mom entrusted me with something Ed said gently almost Bringing Ashley to tears 500 million Ashley exclaimed in shock Yeah Ashley when you're Dad passed you let your mom have all the inheritance now with what she had and what she left you after taxes that's the some Ed explained I knew my parents were well off but this I never asked for money after getting married and I avoided talking about inheritance it's overwhelming Ashley said feeling a bit dizzy but it's a sign of love from my mom I'll leave it to you Ed your mom cared about you more than anything she asked me to assist you if needed you can talk to me about anything Ed said thank you I really appreciate it Ashley nodded to Ed and left the room as time went by nearing her mother's 49th day memorial David her husband started bringing up her mother's inheritance often he knew they were wealthy when they married but Ashley found his constant probing uncomfortable especially during her morning period whenever she asked him to stop he would but then subbly bringed up again later and then there were her in-laws at her mother's Memorial her father-in-law offered Ashley if you're worried about the inheritance we can help huh we've had our share of inheritance disputes it can get complicated when unmarried siblings pass away if you need help we're here her mother-in-law chined in I'm sure Ashley who had never felt inclined to involve them before could only offer a vague respon resp as they pretended to understand about 3 months after her mother's passing David who had been relatively quiet finally reached his Breaking Point have you gotten your mom's inheritance yet David's question sent a shiver down Ashley's spine not yet Ashley fibbed the process is complicated it's been 3 months since she passed right why the delay David pressed but then abruptly announced he was heading to bed leaving Ashley with a gnawing feeling in her chest the next day while Ashley and Julie were cleaning up after dinner the doorbell rang Julie rushed to answer it and Ashley peering out from the kitchen saw her in-laws along with David returning from work why am they here Ashley whispered to Julie it's okay Mom I'll go to my room Julie said darting away nervously what's happening Ashley asked as her in-laws entered never mind that Ed her father is law said cheerfully grabbing a beer from the fridge we're here to celebrate you inherited over 300 million we've even started building a duplex for us all to live in complete with your dream kitchen listen Ashley be happy her mother-in-law chimed in dreamily we're planning to build a duplex we've put down half of our savings and some money Mom and Dad saved up the loan's in my name but you can settle it all with your inheritance it's a way to give back to them what I quit my job I'm starting a business with your inheritance David announced looking oddly pleased wait a minute what's going on I haven't received any inheritance yet and why are you quitting your job and talking about a duplex let's not play games it's obvious you got an inheritance how about we take a trip before diving into house plans maybe Hawaii as chaos unfolds did David and her mother-in-law seemed to agree with Ed David with a mocking laugh said you're being miserly Ashley we checked it out because you kept saying you hadn't received the inheritance if you don't process it within 3 months you can't refuse it so whether you told the truth or not you've inherited right considering my father-in-law's company it must be more than 300 million we'll live comfortably thanks to them thanks Mom make sure to arrange money for the duplex and my Capital hearing David speak like that left her feeling light-headed but what kind of people are these wanting to use my precious inheritance from my mom as they please indulging in luxury I was burning with anger but I couldn't speak I worried about Julie who was in the other room I'm stepping out for a bit I called out to them but they were too engrossed in discussing their plans for the inheritance I left without even grabbing my wallet the night air was brisk and as I reached a familiar Hilltop Park the tears started flowing I cried silently feeling the weight of frustration and exploitation my emotions were a jumble but I couldn't bring myself to mention divorce now with Julie still in the picture my mother's words echoed in my mind take care of Julie above all else and I cried a new suddenly someone approached me startled I looked up and they began speaking softly 3 days later I called my husband and in-laws to a restaurant with private rooms so you're back home after that day did you withdraw the money Ashley you shouldn't leave without telling your husband ignoring their words I handed them a document a filled out divorce notice David I want a divorce what what's this David's Panic was palpable and my in-laws exchanged worried glances I can't continue like this I'm done I replied firmly facing David's escalating anger you're leaving us just because you got the inheritance you've become so greedy Ashley retorted ever since I inherited from my mom you've been out of control quitting jobs planning to live with your parents without consulting me using my savings to build a house and now planning trips who's the one who changed when the money came I can't stay with people like this Andy can't just divorce me out of nowhere that's right half of everything it is David's including our savings and half of the inheritance David and my in-laws barked as they closed in on me just as I was about to respond the door opened revealing Julie and attorney Ed dad Grandpa Grandma you should know better mom's inheritance isn't shared property right Mr Ed I'm attorney Ed Ashley's mom entrusted me with this matter and I've been advising her Ed explained with a bow leaving David flustered but wait Inherited property isn't shared it's not subject to division he clarified what that can't be right is this a mistake David stuttered that can't be I was stunned by the reaction it seemed they genuinely believed they were entitled to my inheritance if that's the case it's even more reason not to divorce I'll stick by you no matter what my husband shouted with bloodshot eyes disregarding everything stop it Julie intervened calmly since Mom inherited dad hasn't thought about her once Grandpa and Grandma only care about money they never even mention me I can't see them as family David and my in-laws were taken aback when I was upset about the inheritance Julie spoke up she told me dad Grandpa and Grandma are wrong they trying to take Grandma's Legacy Mom I'm with you let's spite this together with those words I made a decision contacted Ed and arranged this meeting Julie that's not true dad wants what's best for you and you'd be happier with us wouldn't you my husband and in-laws pleaded desperately children shouldn't interfere they added Julie with a look of frustration said I'm going with Mom I can't stay with you anymore and turned away we've made our decision Julie and I will leave I said calmly which angered David I've never cheated and you can't force a divorce I'll get a lawyer we'll get that money he threatened then I'll handle it from here Ed intervened quietly the Crux fear is whether there are serious grounds for ending the marriage quitting his job using our savings without consent making decisions unilaterally and Julie expressing her distress we have multiple arguments to support our case additionally your daughter has recorded evidence of all of you pressuring Ashley for her inheritance that should serve as compelling evidence danet David slumped and my in-laws went pale after Matt Julie and I left the restaurant a year later thanks to Ed's efforts my divorce with David was finalized Julie and I moved into my mother's old house but we received numerous letters pleading for reconciliation and David was spotted near Julie School prompting us to seek a restraining order with Ed's help after that things quieted down rumor has it they did build a duplex my retired in-laws had to find jobs at factory and despite David's attempts he ended up doing manual labor according to neighbors their new home was Rife with constant arguments making them unpopular in the neighborhood Julie and I continue to live peacefully supporting each other recently Julie expressed a desire to study abroad in my mother's Homeland to sever ties completely with my ex-husband we decided to move overseas using a portion of my mother's inheritance I'm certain she would approve Julie seems to thrive in her new school and I found work as a teacher there here's hoping these tranquil days persist

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Length: 14min 54sec (894 seconds)

Published: Sun Feb 25 2024