What did my sister steal from her mother?

“Several years ago, one of my sisters stole thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry from our mother, who had Alzheimer’s. When she was confronted with proof, she denied it, deflected, blamed others…and painted herself as the victim!

What to do if your sibling stole money from your parents?

My sibling stole money from our parents. What do I do? Beth takes on a tricky new money question—and offers expert advice on how to resolve it and how to talk it over in constructive ways. “Several years ago, one of my sisters stole thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry from our mother, who had Alzheimer’s.

Who are the unloved daughters and their siblings?

Leah was the middle child with a sister two years older and a brother who was four years younger, and as she recalls, all the attention was lavished on her brother while her mother’s harsh and frequent criticisms and put-downs were for her alone. “My sister and my mother were a team in the sense that they both adored my brother.

What did my brother do after mom died?

The day after she died, one of my brothers threatened to sue me for his share of the inheritance. I waited to breathe until probate was over.

Why did my mother hang up on her sister?

My mother is angry that she has not visited her since my father passed (except on a trip to pick up the heirloom silver tea set), yet is duped by telephone calls from my sister. She had to hang up on my sister this morning because my sister was screaming about not getting her way.

Why did my sister take over my mother’s estate?

Your sister appears to have overstepped her role as executor, and views it as a free license to do as she pleases, and lord it over the rest of you. She is beholden to the laws of her state where your mother died, and must act accordingly.

How did my sister take control of my mother?

My sister was left as executor but immediately joined with another sister to start controlling our mother’s assets. We have asked her to perform an inventory of our mom’s belongings, but she has refused and suggested she will keep my mother’s home and house possessions (which are mostly of sentimental value).

Why did my sister take care of my mother?

My sister did do a lot for my mother as I moved away 18 years ago from them but my mother was independent and maintained her own home. She took care of me when I was ill for 8 months in her home and didnt charge me a cent. I can’t forget that she was so good to me but that doesn’t justify their behavior.

What should I do if my sister stole from my parents?

“The best thing you can do is to be a calm and mature presence,” Lerner said. “Don’t throw fuel on the fire by reacting to your sister’s intensity with more intensity. Don’t blast or blame her to other family members, and especially not to her children, if she has them.” In fact, try doing the opposite.

Do You Feel Your Sister has ruined your family?

I feel my sister has ruined our family for a very long time. I dont think I can every feel comfortable again around them because of how manipulative they have been. My sister did do a lot for my mother as I moved away 18 years ago from them but my mother was independent and maintained her own home.

Is it bad to have a sister relationship?

“A sister relationship (even a bad one) is a painful thing to lose,” Lerner said. “All people are better than the worst things they have ever done, and perhaps in time your sister will reach for her competence to be a kinder and more functional member. Just don’t count on it.”

“Several years ago, one of my sisters stole thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry from our mother, who had Alzheimer’s. When she was confronted with proof, she denied it, deflected, blamed others…and painted herself as the victim!

“The best thing you can do is to be a calm and mature presence,” Lerner said. “Don’t throw fuel on the fire by reacting to your sister’s intensity with more intensity. Don’t blast or blame her to other family members, and especially not to her children, if she has them.” In fact, try doing the opposite.

“A sister relationship (even a bad one) is a painful thing to lose,” Lerner said. “All people are better than the worst things they have ever done, and perhaps in time your sister will reach for her competence to be a kinder and more functional member. Just don’t count on it.”