A woman faced a difficult decision when her estranged daughter, who had distanced herself after the woman’s divorce from her cheating husband, returned years later seeking financial help for college tuition. The woman, who lost custody due to her ex-husband’s influence, was unsure whether her daughter’s intentions were genuine or motivated by financial need.

Despite a willingness to help, the woman had a condition in her will: if she paid for her daughter’s expenses, the daughter would forfeit her inheritance, with the woman’s goddaughter named as the primary beneficiary.

This stipulation sparked criticism from the family, who accused the woman of favoring her goddaughter over her biological daughter, questioning the complexities of reconciling after estrangement. The situation highlights the challenges of balancing financial assistance with the emotions tied to long-term family rifts.