Inheritance problems can get out of hand quickly. That’s what happened to Daphne when her father passed away and left her his house. She thought things would be simple—she asked her stepmother to either pay rent or move out. But when her stepmother refused, Daphne made the tough choice to evict her.
Little did she know, what seemed like a straightforward decision would lead to an unexpected, shocking twist that left her reeling and confused.
Here’s Daphne’s story:
“My dad passed away and left me his small house. I asked his wife, my stepmother, to pay rent since he had left her $10,000, or she could go live with her son. Instead of being reasonable, she refused and snapped, ‘How dare you?’
I couldn’t believe her reaction, so I had no choice—I evicted her. A whole year went by, and I didn’t hear a single word from her. Then, yesterday, out of the blue, she called me and demanded to see me. I didn’t want to go, but I agreed to meet her.
When I got to her place, my heart dropped. She was living in a small apartment, and she told me something that made my blood run cold. She said my dad had bought the apartment for her before he died, using the rest of his savings so she’d have a safe place to live if she ever got kicked out. I was in shock.
Then she dropped another bombshell. She said my dad made her sign a deal that the apartment would go to me after she passed, but only if she stayed in the house she shared with my dad. But since I forced her to leave, she now has the right to give the apartment to anyone she wants. And guess what? She’s leaving it to her son.
Once the shock wore off, I was furious. I had only been trying to protect my rights. She had money—she could’ve paid rent. The house wasn’t some free hotel for her to stay in. And now, the apartment my dad paid for is going to her son, not me! The worst part is I had no idea about this apartment. I feel like I’ve been lied to and betrayed.
What should I do? Share your thoughts in the comments!”
6 thoughts on “I Put My Dad’s Widow Out of the House — It’s Not a Free Hotel”
Grow up and get on with your life. You have got the house. Your dad knew what you eould do smd bought yge flat for his wife. End of story.get over it
I think Daphnie should have shown her step mother some grace and mercy and let her stay in the house that had been her home for 18 years. $10,000 goes in a hurry when you have to pay rent out of it. Her Dad had an idea that Daphnie would not be kind to his widow and made other arrangements for his wife.
Run for the hills and don’t look back! Cut your losses, she’s a golddigger and her son worthless.
You got your house! Your dad must have known what type of person you were and he was totally correct. You enjoy your home and let her & her son enjoy her apartment.
You deserve it Your stepmother was your Dad’s wife of eighteen years. WHERE’S YOUR RESPECT?? SOUNDS LIKE GREED, AND MAYBE YOUR JUST A SPOIL BRAT !!
You should have done your homework. Maybe he knew you would be selfish and spoiled.