Did the WT rob you of your Inheritence??

by Poztate 9 Replies latest jw friends

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  Poztate

  Over the years many ways have been suggested by the WT as to giving.One primary way was to name the WT in your inheritance.My father had a very simple will.One third of all he had went to me,one third went to my sister and one third went to the WT.

  My father was a great believer in the generation of 1914 not passing away doctrine before the big "A" Many times he would urge me to come back before it was too late.He was absolutely certain the end would have to come very soon.After all this was Jehovah's promise not just the thoughts of the org.

  Then came the doctrinal change of 1995? The goal posts in his life had suddenly been moved.This took all the fire out of a very old and unsure man.He died less than a year later.

  THE BIG CHANGE...When his will was opened and read it was even simpler.One half went to me and one half went to my sister.I guess at the end he finally saw "NEW LIGHT"

  Did the WT try to rob you and did they succeed???
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  talesin

  I think it will rob me - I dunno. My parents are having a hard time with it, it's a hard thing to talk about.

  The thing is, they feel it is 'right' to leave the family homestead to my brother (a dub, and a BOY) even though I have always been the one who helps out.

  Damn, I hate the way this 'religion' tears our families apart!

  And no, I'm not depressed right now. (hahahahahaha)

  take care,

  tal
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  jwbot

  Wow...I am pretty greatful that despite my parents and families involvement in the religion...they are pretty reasonable. My mother talked to me a month back specifically telling me they were updating their will. She mentioned that it is being perfectly split 4 ways (between us kids) and that they understood that even though my sisters were not talking to me or treating me well, they loved us all equally and that there were to be no disputes about my life choices... I am very happy about that. I think I will write them a letter and send them a present...
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  smack

  Nope, my dad is 70 and still going strong. He's spending like there is a future. 2 years ago he bought a portable saw mill and works a few days each week. His hobby is opal mining, been doing it for about 15 years. The collection of earthmoving equipment and mining equipment is something to behold. They way he's going, he won't have thyme to sit down untill he's over 100. He'll probably outlast me or spend the lot, so I'm not worried about whether the WT gets it.

  Steve
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  shotgun

  No money for any of my siblings...parents never had any....

  The only thing the WT robbed them of was their thinking ability..and they made sure to pass that on to us as an early inheritance...Thanks Mom
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  iiz2cool

  My mother's slowly dying of cancer now, and some of the "brothers" are pressuring her to sell her house to them. They haven't made an offer yet, but they made it clear they want first crack at it. My sisters and I are now restricting their access to her, and I made it clear to them that if anyone is to get first crack at my mothers house, it'll be me. (my sisters aren't interested in it).

  Walter
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  Mulan

  Absolutely. My parents were quite well to do most of my life. They divorced after 33 years of marriage in 1969, and Dad gave almost everything to Mom to set her up. She remarried a wonderful man, but they bought house after house, and remodeled them, furnished them beautifully, and sold them at a loss until they used up all the money. 1975 was coming!!

  Looking back on it, it makes me so angry. If she had invested it, or just hung on to some of the land or the Health Food Store, she got in the divorce, she would be a millionaire many times over, and wouldn't need to live in our house.

  And I would have an inheritance in a few years. She is 91.
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  maxwell

  My parents don't have much and probably never will. Even if they did, I don't see how the WT can rob me of something that isn't mine. What my parents have is theirs and they have the right to give it to whomever they wish. They do own a house and which they have been paying mortgage on for 17 years, so I'm sure they have a positive net worth. But I have no expectations about inheriting any of their property. I can only be robbed of something that I own. That said, I do understand that in some families the tradition/culture is that kids are entitled to and perhaps should expect something from their parents when their parents die. And if their parents decide to give to some large phoney corporation instead of their kids, then their feelings of being robbed are valid.
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  run dont walk

  not YET !!!!!!!!!!!!, It's always in my mind and scares me a little, when my parents pass on (which probaly will be soon), I will need a 24 of beer to listen/read the will, I hope they are not STUPID enough to give it to them, but I wouldn't put it past them.

  I am going to start a thread, had an idea regarding this topic !!!!!!!!
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  Poztate

  It seems to me more and more a guilt trip is being laid on all faithfull dubs if they do not give even after death.The constant reminder that stocks,bonds and inheritances are gratefully welcomed by the WT reminds them of this.Remembering that LOYALTY to the org is a number one priority they may feel DISLOYAL if they do not include the WT in their wills.

  Playing with peoples minds,their emotions like this is what made me state that the WT is indeed robbing sons and daughters of their inheritances.People being led along to do something because of guilt,loyalty or perhaps even fear of displeasing Jehovah are brainwashed into giving.To me they are nothing more than a thief in the night.

  MULAN

  You also made a good point with regards to 1975.Don't worry about the future.After all God will be taking care of us very soon now.Don't worry about your sons or daughters.After all we know for a certainty they will not grow old in this wicked old sytem of things.The only investment most dubs made for the future was in meetings,FS and assemblies.SPARE MONEY..well the world wide preaching work NEEDS all that you can give.The real family in their lives was not given a second thought.

  WALTER

  I am sorry to hear about your mother.It is never easy when a loved one is dying.It becomes even worse when you see the loving brothers vultures gathering around.They are only looking after their own interests.Nothing else matters to them.Good for you keeping them away.No good can come from having them around.