To cut a long story short, I had a rich old relative (my great aunt) who died about 5 years ago - my father (her nephew) (who had power of attourney) I pressume wangled it so he kept all her money for himself. She had no other family & she was a millionaire.
There were however, three diamond rings which she said were meant to be given to my 2 sisters & me -one each (or to sell them & split the money equally.) It was her wish.
I have asked my parents many times about it, but have always been fobbed off with a non-answer. (your too young, we forgotten where we put them, etc - I'm 26 now)
One of my sisters has 3 kids, & I recently heard that my mother has promised the three rings to them. They were not hers to give & my deceased great aunt never even knew them.
I am going to confront my mother about it today & I just want peoples advice or opinions on what I should say or do.
2007-09-24 22:20:16 · 18 answers · asked by Meeeee! 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
yes my father had power of attourney, but I know she didn't want him to just take it all for himself. I know she wanted some to go to the Church of Scotland & I can't imagine she wouldnt want any of it to go to me & my sisters. She couldn't have kids & we were like her grandchildren to her.
2007-09-24 22:33:19 · update #1
I don't want any money from my dad though - I just want me & my sisters to have the rings which she wanted us to have.
2007-09-24 22:34:12 · update #2
as far as I'm aware, there was nothing in writting about the rings. Obviously she just trusted my parents.
2007-09-24 22:35:41 · update #3
Anyone is entitled to view a will. they are kept in public records. If it is in the will, you have a strong case to take the matter up legally. What rotten parents to do this to you.
2007-09-24 22:54:22 · answer #1 · answered by Thia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I cant believe your parents would act so awful towards you...thats so mean, your parents have probably sold them or something, some people are money orientated and would put money over their own kids feelings..they obviously dont want you to have the rings, if I were you I would ask them and not let it drop until you get a reasonable answer, you may legally be able to get your hands on a copy of the will, the solicitors would be a start, that delt with it. good luck..
2007-09-25 11:31:59 · answer #2 · answered by cizzy81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be wrong of them, not to give you the ring but if the attoney was with your father, he could very well have changed it.
You great aunt may want to give a ring to each of you sisters but must have felt the need to leave the decision in the hands of your father and that is why she left with attoney in his name.
You may confront your mom but what difference will it make. BTW why don't you earn one for yourself instead of all these hassles. This will make you the proud owner.
Yes, if you have some emotional attachment to your great aunt (found very rarely otherwise) and want that ring for memorial then go ahead, otherwise a ring is a very small thing in comparison to a relation.
2007-09-25 05:41:20 · answer #3 · answered by sanjay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow does ur mum and dad hate u and ur sister why are they doing that. 1 ask why she did that and why she still doing that. 2 ask do u care about us if she says yes say prove it give the rings to us if she doesnt then give her an evil an very angry look show her u wont stop until u get the rings tell her what u telled us
2007-09-25 10:36:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heres the crux of the problem....'who had power of attourney'.
That means whatever he says goes....
Sorry to say it but whatever the power of attourney decides is law even if it doesnt seem very moral.
Your rich relative decided that whatever your father decided was for the best.
sorry kid, you may have the moral high ground but thats about all I'm afraid.
2007-09-25 05:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by south_cheshire_cat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Money is truly the root of all evil. I would tell them how ugly it is to be greedy and that if they choose not to give the ring to you, tell them that you will not be in contact with them until they have come to their senses.
2007-09-25 11:31:49 · answer #6 · answered by tictak kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should just tell her what you know about the rings going to your sisters kids and tell her you want your ring. After all it is rightfully yours. Good luck i think your going to need it.
2007-09-25 05:27:33 · answer #7 · answered by Bombshell 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
look if your dad has all her cash then he is now a million air just ask him if you are finding things tight.simple. money is the route of all evil. so if no joy just make you own way in life as if there was no money at all left. rise above it and show them you are not a free loader like your dad.
Regards Ryan Dior X
2007-09-25 05:27:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
print this oof and show it too your mother . then ask her when you can have the ring you were promised and just keep repeateing the questiion until she answers.
better satill say
would you go and get the ring I was promised and give it to me now.
keep saying it until she does.
2007-09-25 05:46:34 · answer #9 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it was in the will that the rings be left to you and your sisters, legally she cant give them away or keep them. You can get a laywer and get them back. Or just keep asking her about them. I would get a laywer though
2007-09-25 05:27:37 · answer #10 · answered by I hate stupid ppl like you 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋