An 18-Year-Old Refuses to Share Inheritance with Struggling Parents

An 18-year-old girl has sparked a divisive debate on Reddit after inheriting £700,000 and two properties from her grandparents. Her mum and stepdad, who have been pressuring her to share the wealth, have labeled her as selfish.

Upon receiving the surprising fortune, including a four-bedroom house in Boston and a vacation home in California, the teenager's mum and stepdad have demanded a share. The young heir's mother, 38, remarried a 50-year-old construction worker who brought his three children, now aged 17, 14, and 10, into their family. They later had two more kids who are currently seven and five.

Growing up, she experienced a strained relationship with her stepfamily. She criticized her stepfather, who she noted had always treated his own children better and may have harbored prejudices against her as she is mixed race. This stress was compounded when her stepfather was arrested, leading the family to move into a cramped, two-bedroom council apartment. They managed to survive but had to drastically cut back on their spending.

When her grandparents passed away, leaving her their entire estate, she decided to pursue her dreams. Her plan: to fund her university education, travel the world, and open a cat café. Despite this, her mum and stepdad argue that she should financially support the family by selling the inherited properties and purchasing a house for her mother and stepfather, and another for her sister and nephew.

On Reddit, she explained her side, saying: "I promised I'd help with groceries and rent for a better apartment, but the responsibility isn't mine. My grandparents' will designated me, not them."

Responses on Reddit were supportive. One user encouraged her to invest wisely for her future, while another advised consulting a financial advisor before making any decisions. A third commentator highlighted her mistreatment by her stepfamily and urged, "It's time to focus on you. Study, travel, and open that cat café—be your own Cinderella and make your happily ever after."

Earlier, SSP wrote that a woman banned her kids from watching Peppa Pig.