Entitled uncle insists that nephew split $80k vintage guitar collection left to him by his grandfather, claims he doesn't deserve it all because he's adopted: 'My grandpa was pretty clear on his wishes'

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Lana DeGaetano • "Show me to me please."
Jun 2, 2025 3:00 PM EDT

Inheritances have the potential to make or break a family unit. The dynamics in families, immediate and extended alike, are touchy things. One major life milestone might set something off that turns into a domino effect of chaos, and it usually has something to do with money. They do say it is the root of all evil… And I'm thinking that this is the correct statement to make. That green-green will make you go insane, and we're all servants to the dollar at the end of the day… But it's really easy not to let it ruin your familial relationships. Any decent person would accept reality for what it is, especially when it comes to an inheritance that they are not entitled to.

This next story features an entitled uncle who believes that his adopted nephew should split an inheritance worth $80k, left to the nephew by his grandfather. The nephew, fortunately, refuses to succumb to his uncle's distasteful intimidation tactics.

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  • The inheritance in question is a collection of vintage guitars, and the grandfather left the collection specifically to the nephew because they share a love of music. Though the nephew isn't related to the family through DNA, the grandfather clearly didn't care. The uncle does, however, and it probably only has to do with money.

  • EATLE "These are not just investments, they are instruments that deserve to be played."
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  • "AITA for refusing to split my inheritance with my uncle who says I don't deserve it because I'm adopted?"

    my grandpa passed away a month ago and he left me his vintage guitar collection worth about 80k. Makes sense because
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  • I am a musician. My uncle thinks he should have half because hes bl d family and I am adopted (by the way, I have been in the family since I was 3).
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  • Heres the thing. My grandpa specifically wrote in the will that the guitars were going to the
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  • grandchild that shared my love of music. My uncle cant even play chopsticks on the piano.
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  • My uncle is also in financial trouble and he has two kids in college. I understand he needs the money but my grandpa was
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  • pretty clear on his wishes. My grandpa even told me years ago his intention was for the guitars to end up with someone who would actually play them.
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  • Last Will and Testament of County of mind, not acting under and extent of all my pr and declare this docu and all other wills and EXPENSES I direct that all my my soon after my der Personal Repres absolute discret I further direct estate and int included in th Said taxes s without recr included in PE I nomine reques appli LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
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  • Now my aunt is guilt tripping me into believing I should do the right thing and split it. But these are not just investments, they are instruments that deserve to be played.
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  • Am I being selfish for keeping what was legally willed to me?
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  • Western_Fuzzy Since you're adopted and that makes you less than by their logic, there's no reason for you to continue contact with these people. Your grandad excluded him. for a reason. Keep the guitars, get rid of the moochers.
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  • theNOTFUNNYpolice That's exactly why he left them with you. He knew
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  • Moist-Garage-1871 Nta, keep his guitars safe and secure. He'll sell them at the first opportunity if you give in. He only sees the financial benefit.
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  • DolwantToKnow6417 THEY are selfish for going AGIANST THE WISH of your grandfather, solely for monetary gain. For your grandfather you were his grandchild. You shared his love for music. He left you the guitars as he knew you shared his passion and wouldn't sell them for a quick buck.
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  • NTA Enjoy the guitars and keep your grandfather's memory alive. Shame on your uncle and aunt, for wanting to take your inheritance, for disrespecting your grandfather's wish, and for not considering you family...
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  • kaedemi011 NTA. However, you might need to move the guitars in a safe place where nobody in your family knows about. They might magically disappear one day or worst... might be destroyed....
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  • pacodefan Notice they never approached grandpa about their feelings. They waited until he passed and instead tried to manipulate you.
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  • lilfaerie Your uncle doesn't deserve anything that his dad didn't want him to have. You're definitely NTA. I hate how inheritances break families. Family bonds are more important than money.
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