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about sharing inheritence
My brother passed away and left me some money. My sister inlaw says I should share it since her husband helped pay for funeral expenses as did I. The estate will still pay us for those expenses- is she right or wrong?
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Your brother left that money to you. It is your money to do with as you please. The executor of your brothers Will should have paid any final expenses, including funeral costs out of your brothers estate. Any funds left over are then distributed as your brother instructed in his Will. Neither you or your brother should have had to pay for any funeral expenses, final expenses or any outstanding debts of your deceased brother. These funds should have been deducted prior to your inheriting any money.
The proper thing for you to do, though you are not obligated to do so. Would be to reimburse your brother for any funds he paid out for the funeral or any other final expenses. If you wish to share your inheritance with your brother brother that is totally up to you. By not sharing could cause a rift between you and your brothers family though you are not obligated in any way to share. Your brothers wishes as written in his Will are final and binding in law.
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As sad as this seems, especially when a deceased loved one is involved, I whole heartedly believe shes wrong. Aside from any other offerings and payments of expenses, that money was left for YOU. His brother. Not expenses of his passing. Goodluck to you buddy. -Istalio
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no thats your money your both helping for funeral and wil be reinbursed.why should you share it?only if you want to.
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Dear Sister,
I'm so sorry for your loss. He obviously loved you very much. Your brother left you some money. Those were his wishes. That's why you leave a will so the people the deceased cared about will leave the legacy they want. On the other hand, it is entirely up to you what you want to do with that money. It's not really a question of right or wrong in my opinion, it's more a question of what your brother wanted you to have. You can share what he gave you if that's what you want to do, if not, there should be no guilt or feeling of obligation and sister in-law should accept that.
Good luck. (and invest/spend wisely)
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