When Wendy’s mother died, her sister insisted that she hadn’t earned an equal claim to the property, arguing that her commitment to their mother had been lacking. Matters intensified during a visit Wendy made to the house, leaving her emotionally drained and uncertain about what steps to take.
This is Wendy’s story:
My name is Wendy. I am a 35-year-old mother of 8-year-old twin boys. Cynthia, my sister, 37, sacrificed her life to care for our sick mom for 9 years. I chose to build my own family. Last week, Mom died. My sister refuses to split the inheritance, saying, “Selfish children don’t have family rights!” But the real surprise came when I discovered that, before she died, our mother had signed legal documents leaving everything to my sister.
This includes around $85,000 in savings, a piece of land, and most importantly, our family home.
What’s heartbreaking is that my mother and I never had any issues. She always told me that the house would belong to both of us. But the papers are real—and they bear her signature.
Now I feel lost, betrayed, and devastated. I should not be treated this way just because I wasn’t the perfect “devoted” daughter like my sister was.
I don’t know what steps to take or how to move forward.