Money can become a cause of discord in marriage and between close blood relatives. A woman named Esmira wrote to our editorial team, sharing that she received a substantial inheritance, but it brought her nothing but disappointment.

Here’s what she shared

Losing my parents was the most difficult experience of my life. I thought nothing could surpass that pain. But I was mistaken.

When they p assed away, just a few months apart, they left behind a considerable inheritance for me and my two siblings. We had always been close, supporting each other through everything. But when money entered the picture, everything changed.

Suddenly, we were no longer siblings. We argued over every detail of the will, every asset, every cent. We accused each other of being greedy, selfish, and deceitful. We stopped communicating entirely.
When my parents were alive, I was the one who took care of them, taking them to doctor’s appointments and managing their health care. Both were elderly, ill, and had dementia in their final years, requiring constant care even before we moved them to a nursing home. The monthly fees were split between me and my siblings.

Now my brother and sister argue that the inheritance should be divided equally, contrary to my parents’ wishes, which allocated 50% to me and the remaining 50% split equally between my two siblings. I believe my parents intended to leave me a larger portion because I cared for them tirelessly until their final days, without expecting anything in return.

I’m baffled by how money can alter relationships between people who genuinely care for each other. How can I find peace in this situation? I feel deeply hurt and disappointed. It seems like we’re fighting over trivial matters that shouldn’t hold such weight. Can you offer me some advice? I just want to restore my relationship with my siblings. The inheritance doesn’t even matter to me anymore.