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Exactly. She gave $15,000 of value to one of the kids 7 years ago, at which time the other 2 received nothing, zip, nada.
If the idea is "fairness," i.e., equal distribution to the 3 siblings, then at the time the $15,000 car was given to one sibling 7 years ago, $15,000 should have been put into each of the other 2 siblings' imaginary "inheritance accounts" at that time.
It surprises me that so many think it is fair to just ignore that, or that the other 2 should only get some nominal additional amount now that the rest of Mom's assets are being distributed to the kids.
The other 2 should receive at least an additional $15,000 each, more than the Buick sibling. That money was put into their "accounts" 7 years ago. Now they are entitled to it - that is fair.
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Both of my parents are alive. If they decide to give my brother a car, isn't that their right? I would never dream of standing up and saying, "Hey, you gave him a car! Where's MY car? It's not FAIR!!"
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In the stable: 1938 Buick Special model 41, 1963 Solex 2200, 1973 Vespa Primavera 125, 1974 Vespa Rally 200, 1986 VW Vanagon Syncro Westfalia, 1989 VW Doka Tristar, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2011 Pursuit 315 OS, 2022 Tesla Y
Gone but not forgotten: 1973 VW Beetle, 1989 Porsche 944, 2008 R56 Mini Cooper S
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