Dad leaves entire inheritance to daughter and cuts son out of will after he blows $50k loan meant for his dream business on parties and travel: 'He promised to pay me back'

When one father decided to invest in his son's future, he didn't expect the return to be a year of silence and an Instagram feed full of tropical beaches. The 55-year-old gave his 25-year-old son $50,000 to start his dream business, which was a gesture meant to help him launch into adulthood with purpose. Instead, the money vanished into vacations, parties, and what has to be considered the dad's the most expensive midlife crisis he's ever funded, and it wasn't even his.

When he confronted his son, the response was silence. No apology, no repayment plan, not even a text. After months of being ignored, he made a decision that the son would be cut out of his will entirely, and the inheritance would go to his responsible daughter instead.

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  • Some might call it harsh, but others would say it’s simply a boundary long overdue. 

    As the father put it, he’s not out to punish his son, just to stop rewarding his bad behavior. Whether this financial cold shoulder sparks reflection or resentment remains to be seen, one thing’s clear: sometimes the only way to teach accountability is to close the checkbook.

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  • "AITA for choosing to prioritize my daughter's future over my son's potential regret?"

    I (55M) gave my son (25M) $50,000 to start his dream business. He promised to pay me back, but instead, he used the money to travel and party with friends.
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  • When I confronted him, he ghosted me and hasn't spoken to me since. I've tried reaching out, but he's ignored all my messages. I'm hurt and
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  • angry. I've decided to cut him out of my will and leave everything to my daughter instead. AITA for doing this, or was I enabling him by not taking action sooner?
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  • I feel like he took advantage of me and my generosity. I'm not sure if I'll ever get the money back, but I want him to know that his actions have consequences. I'm
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  • hoping he'll realize his mistakes and make amends, but until then, I'm done. My daughter has always been responsible and grateful for my support.
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  • She deserves to inherit my estate, not my son who clearly doesn't appreciate it. AITA for choosing to prioritize my daughter's future over my son's potential regret?
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  • Let me know in the comments whether you think I'm being too harsh or if I'm justified in my decision.
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  • These_Metal_2953 Include a line saying that [son] had received his share of inheritance prior to [your] death in the form of a $50,000 loan
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  • No_Piccolo6540 Wrote a letter to your useless son and tell Him son you already spent your inheritance and if you challenge the will name. some legal shit. I think you
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  • have to leave him a penny or Something, consult a lawyer and have everything documented and kosher. Protect your daughter from your son.
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  • Nearby_Albatross_111 NTA. Make sure your daughter knows you loaned him 50 grand, what he did with the money and to you. You might as well write that money off.
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  • He'll never be able to pay you back. Tell her that was his inheritance and it's your wish he doesn't get a penny more after you're gone. Make sure you talk to an attorney because I guarantee he'll try to sue his sister for some of her inheritance.
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  • Panama_Scoot OP, I'm a lawyer-you are getting a lot of BAD legal advice here. Meet with an attorney in real life please when you formulate this plan. It'll make your other child's life much easier.
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  • Free-Place-3930 NTA. You do what you want with your money and time. It sounds like leaving it to your daughter is the right choice. Make the change now. You can always switch it up in the future.
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  • Chance_Loss_1424 I'm no big city lawyer but couldn't you put the $50K in the will? Something like on Day X of the year XYZ I loaned my son $50K. If
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  • the debt has been repaid then my son is entitled to 123 but if not he can consider the loan forgiven and that is now his inheritance.
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  • Also may want to consider leaving him something even if the loan isn't repaid. Doesn't have to be big but word on the street is if he still gets something it makes it harder for him to contest the will.
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  • Something to think about. NTA.
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