US EditionBrother leaves mess, but sister fears upsetting him
- The writer helped their brother by giving him more of the estate after their father's death, even though he mismanaged it, prompting concern about his cleaning habits and health issues.
- The brother's health has been precarious since becoming ill during Covid, requiring hospitalization, which the writer facilitated.
- Despite feeling obligated to assist their brother, the writer worries that helping him causes personal stress and questions if it is selfish not to host him.
- Advice suggests setting boundaries with the brother, as enabling his behavior may prevent a meaningful relationship, especially if he refuses to help himself.
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I’m rich, and worry that giving more to one child when we die will damage sibling bonds – am I overreacting?
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Brother leaves mess, but sister fears upsetting him
Dear Eric: My brother and I were estranged for many years at his insistence. We were able to reconcile after our father's death when I gave him a larger portion of the estate than my father had willed to him.
Chicago Tribune
Asking Eric: Brother leaves house a mess after visit, but sister fears upsetting him
Dear Eric: My brother and I were estranged for many years at his insistence. We were able to reconcile after our father’s death when I gave him a larger portion of the estate than my father had willed to him. My brother has some health issues which he picks and chooses to take the advice of his doctors. During Covid he became sick and had to be convinced to go to the hospital, which I arranged. Later, he had a procedure after which he bled out i…
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