Entitled Husband, Who Lost Almost Everything Financially, Unexpectedly Claims His Wife's Assets

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The Redditor (OP) and her husband, both in their 50s and in their second marriage, have kept their finances separate. In their wills, her husband left everything to his children, while the OP left her assets to her former stepson, Thomas.

Things got complicated when the OP's health status worsened, so she decided to revise her will. She would leave her assets to her former stepson and her husband in her will. However, the assets she gave her husband would go to Thomas after he died.

The decision to favor the OP's former stepson over her husband's children stirred up conflict. Her husband threatened to end the relationship.

Are you eager to know how this family saga resolves? Keep reading!

The OP asks:

The OP and her husband maintained separate finances. In their wills, her husband left everything to his children, while the OP left her assets to her former step-son

Jack's business faced financial ruin, the OP now covers all household expenses

The OP decided to revise her will, planning to allocate her assets to her former step-son and her husband

Her husband is angered by the proposed changes in the OP's will, questioning why his children would receive nothing

Her husband threatens to end the relationship

The OP is not in the wrong as they had agreed to keep finances separate

The OP is not in the wrong as they had agreed to keep finances separate Source: Coco_Dirichlet

The OP shouldn't prioritize a newer relationship over the established bond with the former step-son

Maintain the current will

"Jack is entitled quite much"

"Jack is entitled quite much" Source: Tigerlaf

Whether Jack would reciprocate if the roles were reversed

Whether Jack would reciprocate if the roles were reversed Source: Karnataka11

Leave assets to those who would provide support in times of need

The OP shouldn't feel responsible for supporting his grown children

Stick to your original will

Stick to your original will Source: mousechick69

Why Jack is now upset with the proposed will changes

Why Jack is now upset with the proposed will changes Source: Reddit User

The OP is already providing for Jack's future needs

The OP is already providing for Jack's future needs Source: Reddit User

The OP has the right to decide the beneficiaries in her will

The OP has the right to decide the beneficiaries in her will Source: Nonuplets

What are your thoughts on this complex family dynamic? Do you believe the OP is justified in her decision, or do you think Jack has a valid point?

Have you ever faced a similar situation with wills and inheritance that you'd be willing to share? Drop your insights and experiences in the comments below!