Man’s Youngest Son Inherits Nothing but an Old Trunk So His Brothers Mock Him, Things Change When He Looks inside – Story of the Day
A younger son from a rich man’s second marriage inherits nothing but an old trunk and his two half-brothers who will split $2.5 million mock him. But everything changes when he discovers what is inside the trunk.
George Trent was a wealthy man, but most of his money had been earned through a company founded by his late first wife’s father, so when he wrote his will, he felt that it was only fair that all his money should go to his children from his first marriage.
When George passed away unexpectedly, his three sons were called into a meeting with the family lawyer, who explained how their father had disposed of his estate. His two older sons, Matt and Guy, would split $2.5 million, and the youngest, Jay, would inherit an old trunk of memorabilia.
An old trunk | Source: Shutterstock
The lawyer looked up at Jay and said gently, “Please don’t think your father loved you less, Jay. He cared for you deeply, and he believed you would be the one who would appreciate and profit from the contents of the trunk.”
Jay smiled. “I know my father loved me, and this legacy will be more precious to me than millions of dollars in the bank.”
Never rejoice in someone else’s misfortune.
Matt sniggered, and Guy said mockingly: “Yes, I’m sure that the spiderwebs in that old piece of trash will be more valuable than diamonds to you. Just make sure you don’t come begging for a handout later Jay because you won’t get a cent!”
“That reminds me!” cried the lawyer. “Your father asked that all three of you sign a release form in which you agree not to sue for any part of each other’s inheritance.”
Father with his youngest son | Source: Pixabay
“That’s fine with me!” said Matt laughing, “I want no part of Jay’s dusty treasure!”
Jay nodded. “That’s fine with me too. What my father believed was right is fine with me.”
All three sons signed the agreement and took ownership of their legacies. Jay’s trunk was delivered to his student pad early the next morning. It was a huge old-fashioned ship’s trunk, the kind that was popular during the late 19th century, covered with travel stickers from exotic destinations.
Stuck onto the lid was a thick parchment envelope with Jay’s name on it. He opened it and a heavy iron key fell out. He pulled out a single sheet of paper and immediately recognized his father’s handwriting.