Being the eldest justify the &quot;Lion&#39;s share&quot; speaking of family&#39;s inheritance

@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

hello en

Exactly my dear...too bad when properties/inheritance becomes the center of blood relations war :xxx Sometimes it's much better being poor, than seeing siblings fighting/killing each other for a small amount of money and property. Hope you are doing fine in there

@thesids (22180)

• Bhubaneswar, India

28 Aug 12

There is nothing to be divided in our family

What do I get here, godmom? Some

and blessings are fine with me

enelym001

@enelym001 (8322)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

godson

all you will get is love from your godmom

that will be enough right?

inertia4

@inertia4 (27978)

• United States

28 Aug 12

I don't think that is a good idea. I believe it should be shred equally between siblings. To me that is the only fair way to do it. I don't like that fact that some parents give the eldest either more or the whole thing. That shows favoritism in my book. When its my turn, I will divide it equal between my children.

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

Actually, I always give way when it comes to my siblings. Being the eldest I was never been superior- nor shows superiority towards them. But lately, I've learned my own rules is eating the whole of me..:xx

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

hello inertia, That's the exact word for it "favoritism". I am the eldest among 4 but I am not the fave... Thu I am not jealous, just thinking what does favoritism does when it comes to sharing. Every children has the right- therefore in my opinion it should be divided equally. Thanks and have a great day

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inertia4

@inertia4 (27978)

• United States

28 Aug 12

Favoritism is not really a good thing. and I do agree with you on this. Everything should be divided equal.

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wilsongoddard

@wilsongoddard (7291)

• United States

28 Aug 12

Provided that all of the children are fairly equal (one child has not pretty much turned his/her back on the family, one sibling is not grossly better off than all of the others, one child is not in need of lifelong professional care, etc.), the estate should be divided as evenly amongst the heirs. There is actually a mathematical way to get a completely even split of the estate between all heirs; however, I am not the mathematically-minded sort, so I cannot explain it; my boyfriend, however, would be able to explain how that works.

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

hello wilsong, Legally speaking, it should be divided equally. Even with the other kids - what the human law called "illegitimate child". Here in our country, the law stated that there is no illegitimate child" - but illegitimate parents. Therefore, kid/s out of wedlock is/are entitled with the same/equal share. thanks and have a great day

@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

I understand about it "when people claim- theirs". I also agree that a last will must be done before hand to avoid issues. There's one question you reminded me- just now. When parents disowned their kid/s - let's say for being disobedient - some parents also disowned the kid/s from inheritance- which I think is not even fare.. The stuff that was my father's is now my mother's and will pass to me when she's gone. His sister-in-law and brother can go stuff it. This is another case, eventually a big trouble when outsider starts to butt-in

jazel_juan

@jazel_juan (15745)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

well it is a good thing that there is only two of us, me and my kuya so i would definitely know that my parents would divide it equally.

but i do know of some family here mostly in the chinese origins that they do this.

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@jazel_juan (15745)

• Philippines

29 Aug 12

@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

Well, we know a little bit when it comes to Filipino-Chinese community. But still we don't know exactly how and what really is behind their tradition when it comes to this matter. At least, it's just the two of you..then there'll be no problem that much

@thesids (22180)

• Bhubaneswar, India

28 Aug 12

What!!!it is a good thing that there is only two of us

Ah! that reminds me I am in your family

Dont worry, I will settle for a Mug of Iced Coffee every 15th day

marguicha

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

6 Feb 13

In my country there are fixed inheritance laws and although parents may give a little more to one of their children, they cannot give a lot more. But some people can bypass these laws by faking a sale in which a third party has to be a buyer in between parent and child.

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

12 Mar 13

hello marguicha (^_^) Sorry for my late reply

Here in our country it's the parent's prerogative whether they want to give each children an equal share. Sometimes it also depends on who lives a better life then usually he/she may get a lesser share and the poorer one may have the biggest share. Have a great day

@thesids (22180)

• Bhubaneswar, India

28 Aug 12

To answer this question I think I need to have some big property and a few children... so that I can divide the property to them... I am unsure when I will have either.... so if you kind of like to wait... you are free to wait

btw, I wonder what does a lions share mean? I never eat raw meat

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

Lion's share is an idiomatic expressions... Anyway, I wish I can share half of the universe with you

How about one of the Philippine islands...The Spratley island is that fine with you my dear brother

@thesids (22180)

• Bhubaneswar, India

28 Aug 12

Okay! I would settle with that Spratley Island. Now we have to settle the next thing between us - who is elder? You Or Me?

Anyways, I dont care who is elder or not but I do care you are my di. So I would give it to you and not ask anyone for it. Now lets stop fighting for the piece of property (you have an island to your name now) and get me some chocos!

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@thesids (22180)

• Bhubaneswar, India

28 Aug 12

or... if you dont want to wait... hmm... in that case you can gift me any number of properties anywhere on the solar system (I am also open to getting some from Mars or even other planets or moons).

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@dpk262006 (58679)

• Delhi, India

28 Aug 12

Hi Jai! I think it is a matter of choice by the property owners to whom they wish to give the property. If their next generation does not take care of them, they may not give any share of property to any of the heirs. Here in India, sane parents divide the property between sons, however, lately some of the parents are dividing the property equally between all their children, irrespective of the genders.

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

hello dpk, Glad to see you once again

It's nice to know that there's changes in your country when it comes to this matter. thanks for sharing and do come more often

lynpreety

@lynboobsy11 (11343)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

Hi Jai I'm the only child of my parents and yet lucky if they have something on me. But sadly they don't have that's why I have to be tough and hard worker for them and for my kids. I will try to give my daughters this kind of inheritance in the future that my parents did not done to me.

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

Now let's search for our king so we can have our own kingdom to share with our kids

starsailover

@starsailover (7829)

• Mexico

1 Sep 12

Hi Jaiho: In my country brothers and sisters have the same rights. However some families still think that the eldest brother just because of his age is the wisest one or the more mature when in fact this doesn't depends on the age but in the personality. Sometimes the youngest brothers are more mature than the oldest ones. ALVARO

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

1 Sep 12

hello Alvaro, Yes, mostly it is considered that way. Eldest are wiser and more matured than the others But sometimes eldest are not always wiser than the other siblings. It's better to give the kids a fair share. Thanks and it's good to see you again my friend

Professor2010

@Professor2010 (20156)

• India

1 Sep 12

Well i have divided my property homes equally between my kids, even the papers of houses, electric connections, water connections are in their names, all i have in my name is a landline phone blessings and hugs from Dada, we meet soon

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

1 Sep 12

hello dada, That's great and your children are lucky to have a fair share. have a great weekend

Jenny1015

@jenny1015 (13359)

• Philippines

29 Aug 12

Inheritance among children should be of equal share. Giving a "lion's share" to the eldest child would greatly create disagreement among siblings leading to years of fighting and sometimes leading to breaking of ties.

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

29 Aug 12

hello jenny, Yes, money is enough to break family ties and that's absolutely sad when it happens. Sometimes too much properties gives a lot of trouble between family and relatives.. Thanks and have a great day

Ram Bansal

@rambansal (574)

• India

28 Aug 12

All siblings must get equal share in inheritance. But since girls get married and have their shares in their husband's inheritance, they may not be given any share in the parents property. Eldest getting the major share had been an aristocratic tradition when the eldest son used to become the king in place of his father. It is no more applicable anywhere now, I think.

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

hello ram, I've read you clearly. I know you know better when it comes to your culture. It's different here in our country. The share is equally divided regardless of gender and position in the family (no eldest, no youngest) But of course, there is always an exception depends on every situation and family views. have a great day sir

Charlene Sally C.

@PointlessQuestions (15397)

• United States

29 Aug 12

I feel that is wrong. It's like the other kids are not valued as much. There are even inheritances done only to the eldest male, so if the eldest child is female she gets nothing or almost nothing. Just wrong.

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

29 Aug 12

hello PQ, I also don't agree with it. Every kids should have equal share. Being the eldest is not a valid reason to have a greater share than the others- not the gender as well. have a great day

viju0410

@viju0410 (2286)

• India

28 Aug 12

Hi, I think it is the owner's will to distribute or donate the property. I have seen families with properties end up fighting for getting a share on it..even the little lions can fight bigger ones.

do give some share to charity as well.... and i welcome all such charity from across the world..

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

hello viju, I am also waiting for someone here to say that they are donating their wealth... hehehe, now let's wait and finders keepers

rsa101

@rsa101 (41086)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

I do not know about this inheritance but from what I know it depends on what the deceased parent decides from his last will. I think if there is no will left then the property will follow the law which says 50% goes to the surviving spouse and 50% to be shared by the children.

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

hello rsa, That's what I know as well. But, it's undeniable that some family are having problem when it comes to properties. Sometimes, even with the "last will"- trouble/debate between the siblings still occurs when one feels he/she got a smaller share than the others. Too bad, this even cause bad relationships between the children. thanks and have a great day

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@rsa101 (41086)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

Yeah trouble starts when sharing is not equal amongst his children. I think maybe the parents have reason why they have to do that but of course it may feel unfari for the heirs left.

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@jaiho2009 (39140)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

Absolutely unfair. But it happens. Sometimes makes me wonder why there are parents who do such thing. Unless they have the best reason for doing so...and a justified reason will do.

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@bhabycatch013 (9150)

• Philippines

28 Aug 12

hi jai, I am the lioness in the family I am self centered spoiled brat heiress so the biggest portion will be mine anyone who will object will be punish.

miss yah

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