I am married and without children.

My spouse and I retired early due to being very financially secure.

Even with ourearly retirement, there will be a sizable estate after we both pass.

A wealthy senior aged woman wearing a black veil looks angry.

Grandad saw through his plans and cut my sisters whole family out of their will.

However, Ive instructed our lawyers to invite my sisters boys to the will reading after we pass.

My parents havent seen the boys in 16 years at this moment in time and its unlikely to change.

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Am I the a**hole?

Thatll inform them of the contents of the will(s), which they could contest.

Are you struggling to cope with financial stress?

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First, take a deep breath.

Then, take a look at our roundup ofresources to help you manage your stress and your money.

An inheritance is a gift, not an earning.

Youve likely made significant sacrifices to build the retirement and the estate you own.

Dana Miranda is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance, author, speaker and personal finance journalist.