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Son Steals A Family Heirloom To Propose, And Then Accuses His Dad Of Ruining His Life
Grief can be shattering for loved ones left behind. All they have are the memories, and maybe a few sentimental possessions, to remind them of a life once lived. It’s not uncommon for people to leave a family heirloom in their last will, so that it can be passed down from generation to generation.
A man says his deceased wife chose to leave money and her car to their son, while she gifted all of her jewelry to their daughter. At first, this wasn’t an issue until the son’s girlfriend got wind of a valuable vintage gold and sapphire ring that was part of the collection. She fell in love with it, and demanded that it becomes her engagement ring. When the family refused to hand it over, the son stole it. But his marriage proposal didn’t take long to backfire.
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“A rusty knife in the back” is how one dad describes his son’s betrayal
The 23-year-old stole his deceased mother’s vintage ring and used it to propose to his “gold digger” girlfriend
“Documented, photographed, reappraised”: He provided more info while engaging with netizens
“No morals, no love, no kindness”: Many agreed that the dad did the right thing
The couple later agreed to have a replica made but things soon went south again
“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”: Not everyone took the dad’s side
Some felt Sara had been after money from the start
Things took a wild turn when the man bumped into his son’s ex at a shopping mall
He later provided even more details
Legal experts say often, heirlooms create more chaos among family members than the transfer of assets
When people draw up their wills, they often pay more attention to things like property, money, and vehicles. But sometimes, the little things cause the most conflict once they’ve passed away.
Family heirlooms and keepsakes don’t always have a high dollar value, but they do have a lot of sentimental value for family members left behind. “Very often the transfer of personal heirlooms or keepsakes creates more chaos among family members than the transfer of assets,” reveals the Parents Estate Planning Law Firm’s site.
According to the law firm, in the legal world, both heirlooms and keepsakes are considered “non-titled personal property.” But each is different.
“Heirlooms are passed down among family members for generations, and the passing of heirlooms sometimes involves traditions. For example, the first daughter to marry inherits grandmother’s heirloom wedding ring,” explains the site. “Keepsakes, on the other hand, are possessions that are given or kept specifically for sentimental or nostalgic reasons, and these items may only get passed on once.”
The legal experts say it’s critical that you don’t overlook this type of property in your estate plan. “The distribution of such items can become a source of intense conflict and strife for those you leave behind,” they warn, adding that your primary goal should always be to maintain harmony among your loved ones after your passing.
It helps to chat to your loved ones about their feelings and expectations regarding your possessions ahead of time. This can help you decide how to distribute things. Another suggestion is to gift the family heirlooms and keepsakes while you’re still alive.
“By doing so, you get to personally witness the joy your loved ones experience when they receive the gift, and you can also personally explain the reasons you want each person to have a particular item,” the legal experts say. “If your heirlooms and/or keepsakes have a high monetary value, you should keep gift tax issues in mind when you give them away.”
“Mentally ill”: Some wondered if Sara was okay
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Binky Melnik 16 hours ago (edited)
When I was eleven, my best friend and I exchanged gifts every week. (Yes, we were idiots, of course.) One week, she gave me a sterling necklace just like the girls in high school wore. I was delirious, and over the moon about my beautiful choker! I was wearing it at the dinner table when her 17-year-old sister looked at me and said “Nice necklace.” I beamed and told her my best friend had given it to me. “Oh, she did? Did she tell you she’d stolen it from my jewelry box?” I can still hear the blood pounding in my head. I didn’t hear what her sister and folks said to her, but my disappointment at not being able to keep the necklace had to be written on my face. The shame I felt! I took it off and handed it to its owner. I was just grateful no one else had seen me in it, as I couldn’t bear to be asked where it had gone. The reason I’m telling this story is to point out that *normal people* don’t WANT stolen items! Any sentimental value they hold evaporates as soon as we discover they’re stolen! Hearing that Sarah had 48 excuses as to why the ring was *hers* just flabbergasted me. She’s apparently fine with stealing if it means she gets what she wants! Urgh. What a wretched, self-involved, lying, stupid beembo. I just hope she hasn’t ruined Jake for all time; I hope he eventually straightens out, apologizes to Dad and sister, and gets back onto the right track. It sounds as if that loser broke him. (PSA: Moissanites are just as sparkly and in some cases are sparklier than diamonds. Knowing this, people ought not buy another diamond ever gain (though WHY people like colorless stones so much baffles me).)
Beak Hookage 10 hours ago
Oh yeah, if I found out a gift someone gave me was stolen I'd be absolutely horrified! I'd return it to the rightful owner with apologies and never speak to the thief again. A stolen thing - and especially something with a lot of emotional significance to the original owner - becomes irrevocably tainted to anyone who receives it and finds out the truth. "Sara" sounds like a right rotten piece of work.
Load More Replies... Binky Melnik 16 hours ago (edited)
When I was eleven, my best friend and I exchanged gifts every week. (Yes, we were idiots, of course.) One week, she gave me a sterling necklace just like the girls in high school wore. I was delirious, and over the moon about my beautiful choker! I was wearing it at the dinner table when her 17-year-old sister looked at me and said “Nice necklace.” I beamed and told her my best friend had given it to me. “Oh, she did? Did she tell you she’d stolen it from my jewelry box?” I can still hear the blood pounding in my head. I didn’t hear what her sister and folks said to her, but my disappointment at not being able to keep the necklace had to be written on my face. The shame I felt! I took it off and handed it to its owner. I was just grateful no one else had seen me in it, as I couldn’t bear to be asked where it had gone. The reason I’m telling this story is to point out that *normal people* don’t WANT stolen items! Any sentimental value they hold evaporates as soon as we discover they’re stolen! Hearing that Sarah had 48 excuses as to why the ring was *hers* just flabbergasted me. She’s apparently fine with stealing if it means she gets what she wants! Urgh. What a wretched, self-involved, lying, stupid beembo. I just hope she hasn’t ruined Jake for all time; I hope he eventually straightens out, apologizes to Dad and sister, and gets back onto the right track. It sounds as if that loser broke him. (PSA: Moissanites are just as sparkly and in some cases are sparklier than diamonds. Knowing this, people ought not buy another diamond ever gain (though WHY people like colorless stones so much baffles me).)
Beak Hookage 10 hours ago
Oh yeah, if I found out a gift someone gave me was stolen I'd be absolutely horrified! I'd return it to the rightful owner with apologies and never speak to the thief again. A stolen thing - and especially something with a lot of emotional significance to the original owner - becomes irrevocably tainted to anyone who receives it and finds out the truth. "Sara" sounds like a right rotten piece of work.
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