I Put My Dad’s Widow Out of the House — It’s Not a Free Hotel

Inheritance problems can get complicated in no time, and Daphne’s story is a perfect example. When her dad died, he left her the family house, and she thought it was fair to ask her stepmother to either pay rent or move out. When her stepmother refused, Daphne felt she had no choice but to evict her.

But what seemed like a simple decision quickly spiraled into something far more confusing, thanks to a shocking twist that left Daphne wondering what to do next.

Here’s Daphne’s own letter about what happened:

“After my dad passed away, I inherited his small house. I asked my stepmother to pay rent since she had $10,000 that my dad left her, or she could move in with her son. But instead of agreeing, she looked at me and said, ‘How dare you?’ She flat-out refused. I couldn’t believe her attitude, so I evicted her. A year went by, and I didn’t hear a peep from her.

Then, yesterday, out of nowhere, she called me and insisted that I meet with her. I didn’t really want to, but I went anyway. When I arrived, my heart almost stopped. She was living in this tiny apartment, and she told me that my dad had bought it for her before he died. She said he used all the rest of his savings to buy it so that she’d have somewhere to live if she ever got kicked out of the house.

But then came the real kicker. She said that she had signed an agreement. If she stayed in the house she shared with my dad, the apartment would go to me when she passed away. But because I forced her out, she can now give it to anyone she chooses. And guess what? She’s giving it to her son.

At first, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. But once the shock wore off, I was furious. I had only been trying to protect my rights. My stepmother had enough money to pay rent—she didn’t need to live there for free. And now, the apartment my dad paid for is going to her son instead of me. The worst part is that I had no idea this apartment even existed. I feel so betrayed by all of this.

So now, I’m asking for advice. What should I do? Please share your thoughts in the comments.”