Unequal Inheritances: A Family Drama of Fairness and Finances The notion of fairness is a slippery concept, especially when it comes to family inheritances.
The recent story of Sue highlights the complexities of this issue. Her mother plans to give her childfree brother an early inheritance for his three children's college expenses, which Sue feels penalizes her.
As the demographic landscape shifts, with more people delaying or choosing not to have children, traditional notions of family dynamics are being challenged.