Does anyone else have estranged family over a money issue?

Answer 1

Yes, I do.

For those who answered "No", they eventually will or they are kidding themselves now. If there hasn't been any lending and borrowing issues, there will be issues on wealth distribution from the death of a member, or one way or another.

I had borrowed from my family. I wish I hadn't and wish I had borrowed the money from an institution that had no family ties.
My family expects returns more than just simple interests. While the loan is still un-paid, they think they own me and my possessions, and they want to run my life. I will eventually pay them off with more than normal interests and get off this sick crap. I have never expected this from what I thought to be a loving and understanding family.

Answer 2

No, our family has lost so many family members, that all we care about is loving each other. Money is just an object to pay our bills, and have a little fun with. Family is so much more important. I feel sorry for family's that are estranged over money, because once you die, there's no taking it with you, and you've wasted too much energy on fighting over it.

Answer 3

yes, my significant other has a son who owed A LOT of money due to a gambling debt. His father and other family members helped him out. Instead of slowly paying everyone back when he got back on his feet, he impregnated his girlfriend and they had a baby girl, married a year later and still haven't paid any one back. We were supposed to settle with a grand daughter and be happy. His father still wants to be paid back, it was our down payment for a house. Now there is no contact between father and son except at another grandchild's b-day party just recently and a wedding in a few months, I'm supposed to pretend all is well...........

Answer 4

Well, when my grandmother died, my mother's brothers stopped speaking to my mom because she was in charge of handling the estate--even though my grandma didn't have much and my mom divided everything equally. It's been many years now. One brother has since died, one has come around a little, one still hasn't spoken to my mom.

Unfortunately for some people money is the most important thing in their lives, and they are willing to give up everything--even people who love them--to fight for it.

Answer 5

No I don't but I have seen families torn apart by greed after the death of their parents because the kids ended up having big fights over materialistic things.

Answer 6

When you lend money, pretend your giving it away so it's unexpected when its repaid.
When you inherit it's all "found" money and never yours to begin with. If someone takes more than they're entitled just remember their karma will teach them about greed.
Family is never worth losing over money.
but if some sister steals your favorite jeans, well, you'll just have to put a hit out on her.

Answer 7

Sad but true, it almost always happens in the best of families...money and things are not worth the breaking up of a family...let the other one(s) have it....I did! and I have a clear conscience...

Answer 8

My dad always told me there's no such thing as "good" family when it comes to money. Somebody always seems to be fighting over who's going to get the biggest share.

Answer 9

yes, i still occasionally talk to my brother when he calls me but i am still very hurt that he never paid me back, its been over 5 years since he "borrowed" the money and i am without a job now and really need the money and he says he cant afford to pay me back but he can pay for his drugs. I have absolutley no respect for him anymore.

Answer 10

Yes,
I simply chose to forgive it, with out forgetting about it. I simply do not lend that person money anymore, and I am careful to trust them. It is only money and it not always worth the fight.