Most of us in this life have to work hard for what we have. Those who don’t have to put in the time and effort to lead a comfortable life—lucky you. I am green with envy, and everyone else likely is, too, but that’s another topic of conversation for another day.

When you’re left a fortune, whether that be from a late family member or romantic loved one, it feels bittersweet. You mourn the presence of the life you had with your loved one, but you can’t help but also acknowledge how generous they were to leave something behind for you, ensuring you will have an extra financial cushion when the going gets tough.

There are sticky situations at hand in the next story you’re about to read. In the name of fairness, a man refuses to give his sisters their share of their inheritance after being given one home each, while he had to pay for the house that should’ve been given to him for free as well. Though we preach on this website that what’s yours is yours, read the whole story. You might make an exception about that. Scroll below to continue reading.