Jill’s 32-year-old husband and soulmate was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer and died less than two years later. Jill, his primary caregiver, quit her job to provide full-time care during the last ten months of his life.
As the treatment was complicated and required 24-hour care, it became too much for one individual, and Jill hired a nurse when she or his parents weren’t there.
She expressed loving her husband with her entire being and considered taking care of him a top priority. However, after he passed away, Jill found herself alone with only a car, a dog, and an urn.
She had no job or home, as they had been living with his parents and had no family in the city. Jill confessed she had always been uncomfortable with the topic of her late husband’s will and how he intended to distribute money from his insurance policy.
He left 60% of the money to Jill and 10% to each of their four siblings. And he left nothing for his parents. He believed Jill would need the money to help rebuild her life, as she left her job for them, had no family nearby, and had no home.
However, his sister was the executor of the will and asked Jill if they wanted to give any of the money to her parents, as they were left nothing in the will. Jill declined, as she had asked him about it before his passing, and he said no.
Now, Jill feels guilty, as she loves his parents, but they understand she needs the money to get back on her feet. However, his sister believes Jill is wrong, and now Jill is unsure.