I Inherited Grandma’s Clocks While My Greedy Brother Took the House
My grandmother, Marlene, and I shared a deep bond. She was always my unwavering support, the one person who was there for me no matter what. As she aged and became unable to care for herself, I helped her in her cozy home, filled with vintage clocks that brought warmth and nostalgia.
When I went off to college, my grandma was left alone. My brother, Brian, lived nearby but seldom visited, always finding reasons not to.
One day, I received a call from Grandma, and when I heard her voice, my heart sank. She didn’t sound like herself. She told me she didn’t have much time left and asked me to come see her the next day.
I promised I would, and a few days later, I drove home. When I knocked on the door, Brian answered. He was unhappy to be there, having always disliked the house.
Knowing her time was near, Grandma gave both of us an envelope with $5,000 inside. I appreciated the gesture, hugged her, and thanked her for all she had done. Brian, however, was angry. He thought the amount was too little and expected all of Grandma’s savings. He didn’t even say thank you before storming out.
Grandma passed peacefully in her sleep a few days later. I spent her final days by her side, telling her how much she meant to me.
At the will reading, Brian inherited the house, and I received her clocks. I was initially disappointed, but then the lawyer handed me a note from Grandma. The clocks were worth over $200,000. Her last gift was a reminder of her love and wisdom.
The Heart of the Home: A Legacy in Wood
After their grandfather Joe passed away, Mia, Daniel, and Sara inherited his workshop. They knew it was meaningful to him since he spent much of his time there working on various projects, but they weren’t thrilled with the contents. The workshop was filled with tools, dusty projects, and unfinished furniture plans.
Grandpa had always called it “the heart of the home,” and they believed he left it to them because they were his favorite.
The inheritance came with one condition: they had three months to complete a project of their choice. Daniel, who was skilled in DIY projects, was eager to get started. Mia was willing to help with the creative aspect, while Sara wasn’t interested at all. But knowing how much Grandpa loved that workshop, she agreed to help build a wooden rocking chair.
At first, they didn’t get along, but over time they grew closer, laughing, sharing secrets, and enjoying their time together. As the three months came to an end, their grandfather’s lawyer came to inspect their work. The rocking chair they built together was a fitting tribute to him and the bond he kept between them even after his death.
Each of them received $30,000 in cash, and they continued to craft wooden pieces, using the workshop as a creative escape from their busy lives.
Former Waitress Receives Odd Inheritance
In 1992, 17-year-old college student Cara Wood worked as a waitress in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, to pay for her education. One of her regular customers, Bill Cruxton, a widower with no children, visited every day. Bill came not just for food but for companionship, and over time, he and Cara grew close. She even ran errands for him in her free time.
Bill often told her she reminded him of his late wife, Gertrude, and said that if he had grandchildren, they would look like Cara.
Originally, Bill intended to leave his fortune of over half a million dollars to another waitress, but for reasons unknown, he changed his will and made Cara the sole beneficiary. Some believed Bill didn’t like the previous waitress’s boyfriend, while others thought they simply lost touch when she quit her job.
In November 1992, Bill passed away from a heart attack. By his bedside was a photo of Cara in her soccer uniform.
With his death, Cara inherited all of Bill’s money and belongings. At the time, she felt fortunate. She didn’t spend the money but wisely invested it in the stock market, making even more. She later said that the earnings from her investments allowed her to live comfortably.