FIL’s estate didn’t leave anything for grandchildren

[Anonymous]

Many years ago, I asked about their inheritance and FIL told me over the phone that they’ll be taken care of. However, we’ve learned that this hasn’t been the case and majority of FIL’s assets were assigned to his much younger wife as the beneficiary. I finally asked her about giving money for our children and she said she would not give us any because DH (FIL’s son) forfeited his inheritance in a series of angry text messages sent to FIL. I’ve seen the screenshots and it’s true DH texted some really nasty things to his dad and even called FIL’s wife a name but he was drunk and didn’t mean it. DH is inheriting a smaller property but that is it. Can we take FIL’s wife to court? Are these texts admissible to begin with?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Many years ago, I asked about their inheritance and FIL told me over the phone that they’ll be taken care of. However, we’ve learned that this hasn’t been the case and majority of FIL’s assets were assigned to his much younger wife as the beneficiary. I finally asked her about giving money for our children and she said she would not give us any because DH (FIL’s son) forfeited his inheritance in a series of angry text messages sent to FIL. I’ve seen the screenshots and it’s true DH texted some really nasty things to his dad and even called FIL’s wife a name but he was drunk and didn’t mean it. DH is inheriting a smaller property but that is it. Can we take FIL’s wife to court? Are these texts admissible to begin with?

No one owes anyone anything, be grateful you're getting a house and make sure your own stuff is in order because you never know!

[Anonymous]

You can take her to court but you’ll lose.

[Anonymous]

Sorry but why do your children deserve anything? The vast majority of inheritance is only left to children and not grandchildren. No you can’t take them to court

[Anonymous]

Texts are not admissible in court. It's whatever was in his notarized will.

Honestly you sound very greedy OP.

Inheritances are a gift, no one is owed anything. Your DH should take what he was given, and move on.

[Anonymous]

Sure you can take anyone to court. You won't win though. But yes, go ahead. It's FIL's money and he gave it to his wife. That seems reasonable to me. Other than you want money that's not yours, what is your problem with that?

[Anonymous]

It will get thrown out of court if you can even find a lawyer to present your case. Your FIL changed his mind and decided not to give your kids anything.

[Anonymous]

So what? The grandchildren will have to get jobs, like everyone else
Why would you ask your husband's father about his financial situation in the first place? So rude. His money is/ was none of your business.

[Anonymous]

Wow. You are super entitled aren’t you? Your kids are entitled to nothing.

[Anonymous]

Just to prove there really isn’t that much difference between DCUM and Jerry Springer, all pretense to the contrary.

[Anonymous]

I’m totally confused. Why would your children inherit their grandfather’s money while his wife is still alive?

[Anonymous]

Bring drunk is not an excuse for bad behavior. And nobody is entitled to anything. You seem like a disgusting person.

[Anonymous]

Obvious troll is obvious.

[Anonymous]

I don’t get it why everyone is so hard on OP. It’s very dumb of someone to give money to a young wife and not his own flesh and blood.
Apparently the wifey worked for it pretty hard though, and the son didn’t quite work on the relationship... maybe OP didn’t also... the right strategy would have been being nice to young wife and making sure FIL bonds with grandkids...

[Anonymous]

Sure, take her to court but she is the legal spouse and should inherit the money for her needs and care. Kids and grandkids are not entitled to inherit.