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Sure, that's their right.
But, IMO, it's not really fair to the siblings, though. I suppose people have different definitions of fairness.
My parents, through the years, have given things to the adult (or semi-adult) children (they bought our cars until we were out of college, for example). But they always did so evenly.
I will be the same with my kids when they are adults - anything I give to one, the others will receive the same, or the same value. To me, that is only fair.
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My parents received things much differently than their siblings (in that they got much less because they were/are more successful and need less). They somewhat attempt to distribute things to my sister and I evenly, but if they don't, so what? It is their decision to use their resources how they see fit. My sister gets to drive the 2001 Xterra (that I put some money into through upgrades and maintenance when I drove it for a year). I have to drive the rusty 93 525. Fair? Technically, no, but my dad bought both cars so he damn sure gets to decide what he is going to do with them.
*I'm pretty much just playing devil's advocate above, I actually prefer the Bimmer because it is way more convenient/comfortable for my 300+ mile trips back and forth to school. I should also get a lot of seat time in the M3 this summer as my dad will probably prefer to take the older car to the airport.