Refusing To Fund a Funeral

[@badgurl5758]

When someone passes and there is money involved, you’ll always see someone’s TRUE colors 💔

[@alinaluna8615]

So sad

[@MindSetReset]

💯 😢

[@Crazycatlady71]

The ones that rarely or never came around or helped out before the passing are the ones that want it all and cause the problems. 💔

[@empresslee7]

Property and materials too 😢

[@badgurl5758]

@@empresslee7 Amen.. My mother’s son did not go to her funeral over a $500 car.. yes you read that right. She didnt give him the car cuz he hacked into her bank acct. Its just sad and I cant relate to that greed.

[@Samirah313]

What is the purpose of have a life insurance policy if the beneficiary isn’t going to use it towards your final expenses? That’s not supposed to be a come up for the beneficiary.

[@TonyaJones0788]

Absolutely 👍🏽

[@ddinottia39]

You usually don't get the life insurance money until after the funeral. So you have to pay out the expenses...and sometimes the insurance money isn't a lot.

[@The_Real_Mier]

That’s exactly why these insurances should be paid out to the funeral home. Only after the funeral expenses are paid in full, any leftover money can then be transferred to a ‘heirs of [name of deceased]’- bank account and then that becomes part of the inheritance. That’s how it is in my country.

[@nuleafonlyfe04]

In thinking of my mother’s funeral…tbh, life insurance is paid to the beneficiaries and they can do what they want with it. Most people have the candor and care to use it appropriately. And then others…🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️. The only policy that most be used for funerals burial insurance

[@Samirah313]

@@ddinottia39 That isn’t true. The beneficiary contacts the life insurance company and put them in contact with the funeral home. The check is sent to the funeral home and any remaining proceeds goes to the beneficiary.

[@maryoaks3228]

The law should make it so that funeral costs should be deducted PRIOR to disbursement of inheritance. Sadly,in a lot of cases the beneficiary is the least to honor the deceased.

[@The_Real_Mier]

As it is in my country (the Netherlands).

[@sammhammiam]

They are in certain states. I had to deal with this recently with my own mom.

[@sandrawestley4193]

As it is in the UK, the inheritance is not distributed until the funeral expense are paid first.

[@wrightwilliams105]

I would say most always that is the case. BUT if there is life insurance with a specific beneficiary, that is not part of the estate. The mother should have left a will, or she could have named the estate as beneficiary.

[@wrightwilliams105]

Funeral expenses have to be paid first. BUT if there is life insurance with a specific beneficiary, then that is not part of the estate funds. The mother should have left a will and made the estate as the beneficiary.

[@ElLiSe..]

It was a life insurance why she didn’t just pay the funeral since it’s not coming out your pocket smh

[@dfa3366]

Greed. That's all it is.

[@AngelaWashington-ys7pn]

​@@dfa3366absolutely right. We always see people's true colors when a family member pass away.

[@Yolonder-jf1sn]

She stuttering because she lying she greedy PERIOD

[@WarGrowlmon18]

I see why she had to sue. "I never said I wouldn't HELP HER!!!" Clearly she wasn't going to pay the whole thing with the money as she should've!!!

[@G-PAT]

The second sister seems like she still taking drugs, just say you didn't pay nothing instead of standing there looking like a fool, looking like the cat that ate the canary😂😂😂😂😂, the other sister probably kept the money in the envelopes

[@Allthingsworktogether1125]

That is the ultimate "I am not going to pay" line 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@dianedobson1104]

It all comes down to greed and money. The mama should have left a will.

[@leir2005]

Especially if she was in her 80’s. She should have been more financially responsible

[@PeggyRabbit32]

Alot of people don't handle business and or they think their children will do "the right thing".

[@LisaDawnn]

Biggest waste of money: weddings and funerals.

[@YourExcellency]

I violently agree with you

[@Bebedollie]

Unless ur a billionaire then it's just pocket change lol

[@fitnessfocused]

Neither are a waste of money if you can afford them or midget within your means.

[@tawnyt26]

If you,re a average person, weddings are a waste...

[@doretani]

Yep dump my body in the ocean lol

[@wakeup-y3t]

lady you just took the money, a darn shame. she tried to put on a show

[@ralphmorales1814]

My go to show while at work!!

[@natashascott8489]

ME TOO! 😂😂😂😂

[@HighhShyy]

Samee lol

[@glam2ree]

Me too!!

[@chelseacitizen8175]

Reading this while watching at work lol

[@shannonmcdaniel3507]

Me too

[@jennifer_mertens]

A lot of people say they would NEVER sue a family member. Those people probably have DECENT family that wouldn't screw them over to begin with. Cases like this make me want to give everyone in my family a huge hug, just for being kind and thoughtful human beings. I can't imagine how I would feel if money meant for a funeral(of a family member) was spent on a vacation. That's devious.

[@badgurl5758]

You’re blessed darling and cherish this always. My mother passed 5-29-2020 after 4wks of cancer. Two of those wks were in the hospital at height of covid, aka no visits. My mother’s son did not go to her funeral over not getting a $500 car. You read that right.. He could have visited her 24hrs before she passed and was a no show. Rest Easy Mommy and know I love you 💔

[@karensutton1457]

Defendant should have used that money to help pay for the funeral, then divided whatever was left between the three siblings. That would have been the fairest thing to do.

[@kenishabrown8929]

Exactly!! It's not as hard as she was making it out to be smh! 😠

[@Rose-pt1sx]

THIS!!!!! Unfortunately not too many think like this. They always think it's a gift to them

[@carriegarcia4173]

The defendant likes to manipulate things and to fit the narrative she wants. She knew she was wrong and literally laughed about it. Money makes people's true colors come out when loved ones pass

[@shellwilliams6306]

"I need you to answer in numbers not words....." The defendant is a horrible person. Shame shame shame shame

[@Crazycatlady71]

The defendant was a narcissist.

[@franklesser5655]

Funerals are so expensive these days. Limousine rentals alone can run into thousands of dollars

[@princesaofhollywood2777]

It's greed not because Funeral Directors are good human beings and they care. The more vulnerable you are the more you are exploit by these losers. All optics.

[@BeccasaurousRex270]

Limousines aren’t needed for funerals. They can be dignified and on a budget

[@slmel7]

What do limousines have to do with funerals? Cost $8,000 to bury my father. That was bare minimum, in an unmarked grave! Yes, funeral directors are the scum of the earth!!!

[@fitnessfocused]

Limousine? 😐

[@lisad9403]

I'm being cremated..... I'm going to Glory & I'm not leaving my family with bills

[@JenniferM0531]

Sad mom’s insurance policies weren’t even much.. Yet, they still fought about it. Geez

[@vw7667]

I need the defendant to be a meme 😂😂😂 when she’s standing sideways took me out

[@TheZogie]

😂😂😂😂,.. I do believe the plaintiff got at least 1500.. in those cards😂😂. That money goes fast you're not counting it. You just buying and spending on things for the funeral not paying attention..

[@QS0924]

😂

[@queenmckeba]

That vacation was good…thats what that smile/laughter was😂😂😂😂

[@leddoandroidgirl]

Funerals bring out the worst in people.

[@drlove8049]

And weddings

[@mbeard2135]

Blood is thinker than water until money is involved. Money is the only thing that can truly cut that bond in my opinion

[@simplymi2399]

Always

[@Sweetee_xoxo]

Trauma can too 😢

[@neisci]

Betrayal

[@ginahurt6663]

Should've just put the funeral home on the policy.

[@tamekadavis6641]

Folks always fighting over money. This is why you get everything in writing.

[@christynicholas6855]

I know someone whose father died and soon after his siblings came to take the father's houses from him. He kept proof for many years showing that he bought the houses for $50 each from the father. They stopped talking to him.

[@krystalwashington3500]

Had something similar with our family except my dad bought my grandma a house that she lived in for 30+ years and everyone benefited by staying there at some point (never contributed mind you). When grandma got too sick to live by herself everyone thought they were going to get a piece from the house. They haven't spoken to me or my dad in years. Not to mention they had been using her money years prior

[@JohnDoe-nz6zr]

@@krystalwashington3500your better off same type of thing happened to me when my mom pasted. But not between me & my brother but others who was so called family from marriage.

[@Allthingsworktogether1125]

Girl bye! You knew there was an outstanding balance on your mom's funeral. Gone with all those tears.

[@erikadupree1198]

She leaned back to '06 with that NOOOOO when asked if her sister was still living with her lol 😂

[@rubylimey7614]

It is so sad when these issues end up in court. Im sure mom is turning over. Please make a will an save relatives all the drama so they dont end up in court🙏🙏🙏.

[@michelletillman6232]

Agreed! And if you, not you the commenter, need a no cost will kit I will help you get one just so you can have paperwork in order. We don’t have to talk about anything else, except making sure that you have it on paper.

[@nancysmith2874]

Prepay for funeral

[@rubylimey7614]

@@michelletillman6232 Amen

[@Msjayallday1]

On a lighter note. Did anyone catch when the defendant said "everything was under the bed," meaning all the important documents!😂😂😂 IFKYK!

[@corporateraider77]

I absolutely hate what money does to people

[@uncleishy]

Both parties talk in circles ("with their flapping gums") and no evidence. Sad affair. 🙏

[@PoodleHead2005]

Sadly, things can turn into a massive train wreck if a parent dies without a will.

[@zuritribe4844]

DOUG FOUND OUT "IT IS WHAT IT IS " MEANS LOL

[@loveyoutube2177]

She knew the mom didn’t want the policy to only go to one child. That defendant is greedy and her mom is watching.

[@yolandgibson1233]

Watching from where?

[@sonyahall5080]

My mom didnt leave any will. I had to retain a lawyer and my brother & my niece totally showed out. Meanwhile I got the lawyer for everyone. $$ was split three ways and got still attitudes.. Haven’t spoken since!! I did what was supposed be done for funeral & burial of my parent..

[@hateisforlosers6116]

Defendant....just say you kept the money for yourself 🙄🙄🙄

[@b8nnytez]

Wow, that defendant is a piece of work! 😮😡

[@dollarperlike4087]

Look at them old school wigs 😂

[@greeniex]

When my mom passed I was scared my other siblings would like fight like this thank god we had a mediator.

[@nicolejohnson962]

It’s so sad how people fight over a few dollars. ❤

[@sherondiacurry6881]

The mom was paying insurance all those years and all she got was $5000 from both companies

[@CharisToTheWheeler]

Something not right

[@dfa3366]

Life insurance is taken out so nobody will pay out of pocket expenses for their death. Unfortunately you have greedy relatives that think it's a cruise trip to Jamaica. Mom died and cha ching.....

[@michelletillman6232]

I try to tell my clients, Let’s make sure we make it clear, what’s going on because children act real different, after the parent has passed, and all of the parents say ‘not my children’. But I think I’m going to search for statistics about court cases, and how people behave to get it through my clients head, that a relationship between a child and a parent is not the same as a grieving sibling child that’s left behind and bitter.

[@AngelaWashington-ys7pn]

Let the cash register ring...

[@syw9882]

@@michelletillman6232what kind of work do you do?

[@MsMJG]

Not everyone desires a funeral/memorial service. One can be cremated for less than $1K and that be the only expense incurred. Life insurance isn't for final expenses, it's for whatever intention the policy holder intends it for. If one chooses to use it for final expenses, then okay, but that's not the only purpose. It's a shame folks only think of final expenses when it comes to life insurance. Other benefits include leaving a legacy and having the beneficiary do as they wish with the funds.

[@jovaanmills2968]

It always gets ignorant when people die. My step-dad died and his kids acted fuckkn fools about money and his things and they argued about somebody hiding money and lying just a fuckin mess. Glad I wasn't involved and just watched the chaos

[@kimr282]

What the what?! This is really sad.

[@_beautifullyflawed144]

She may be 20 years sober, but she still moved like a dope addict. That's your mother, do right by her.

[@davidwhite3180]

I went through something similar with my two siblings when my Mother passed. I’m the youngest in the family my siblings really killed me along with my Mother, then when it there evil ways backfired they decided to resurrect me back into their lives. I have let bygones be bygones. However it’ll never be the same. My advice for any person is make sure all of your business is taken care of before you pass, and we’re all gonna die, there’s no exceptions. Make sure everything is understood to the survivors so everyone can mourn and move on with life. It makes everything easier. That’s if you care.

[@lifewithdeedee3392]

Poor Mrs. Letty. 😔😔 what I see very often in the African American community is we don't want to tall about death. So we just keep living like we will not die. But if you don't ink it, it didn't happen. So it leaves the strain on the people left to mourn you. Momma Letty should have ink her desires

[@cynthiacler9284]

Ive said it once i will say it again...divorce and death bring out the worst in people. I call them the 2 D's. Smh

[@Dapperbugbear]

The blond lady behind the defendant has crazy stalker eyes.

[@tracylangsley4064]

vultures fly when loved ones die unfortunately

[@Renrens-LionessofJudah]

👏

[@krystalwashington3500]

💯

[@Marcie1988]

If there was a life insurance policy in place, why are you getting contributions from family and friends for your mother's funeral. That's why they get a life insurance policy so you don't have to worry about that expense.

[@CarrieBoslough]

Hand on the hip says alot

[@deetheefoodie]

I told my family to cremate me…use the insurance money for bills

[@mikeyh0]

I already paid for my cremation because prices keep going up. My niece will be informed but will have zero expenses. No urns.

[@Bebedollie]

That's thoughtful 🙏

[@deetheefoodie]

@@Bebedollie I just feel like its already an emotional time. I want them to be at peace.

[@syw9882]

What if your death is suspicious? Ijs.

[@SA7xCR7]

I hope you ladies know this disappointed your mother.

[@deloragooden8001]

As the beneficiary of an insurance policy, you have no legal obligation to pay for the funeral unless stated by the policy, but morally you should.

[@barbarablake2357]

Family ain't shit

[@latoyaogilvie7646]

Bingo

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

This is why I'm donating my body to Science 😉.

[@latoyaogilvie7646]

Same

[@queennola3039]

“ I was the spoil one” what??? Yeah you were the one who broke your mother’s heart over and over again out there doing drugs.

[@The_Real_Mier]

10:03 Judge Joe Brown would have DEFINITELY called out the defendant taking ‘The Pose’…..! AND RIGHTFULLY SO! IT’S DISGUSTING, DISRESPECTFUL AND DISGRACEFUL…!! Tells you all you need need to know about this woman….and it’s nothing good!

[@maryserrato1024]

Excellent judgement

[@jackiewelch85]

Defendant still giving dope fiend answers 😅😅😅. Just because youve gotten off dope, doesn't mean the dope fiendish antics stop 😂😂😂

[@SamMaigwa]

Thats standard practice ,people always fighting, arguing stealing deceased family members money 😒 😮 DISGRACEFUL Behaviour 😒

[@charlesmartinez2917]

People like this are disgusting fighting and sueing over money, especially family members

[@BenjimanBenjiman-df3fs]

Sisters suing sisters 😢😢😢😢😢

[@b.dailey3180]

Say no to drugs!

[@starhurd824]

That “is what it is” and eye roll doesn’t seem sisterly to me but I’m gonna mind my business!

[@Julie-sl8ul]

I don't trust plaintiff at all!!! Kudos to the defendant for 20+ years of sobriety 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@Vv08991]

They both were pretty obnoxious but pinstripe shirt annoyed my soul!!!🤦🏾‍♀️🤣🤣

[@finally97]

I love how the sisters are like, "That's my sister! I love her." No malice in the suit. They just needed an impartial 3rd party to help them figure things out. Call you in the morning 😅

[@kenm7576]

Sad

[@nuleafonlyfe04]

This story makes me pause and think how grateful I was to be an only child when my Mommy passed. I was her only beneficiary and could handle everything as I saw fit without the added drama to grief. Goodness gracious, this sister is a bold face liar and spent that money instead of what was right by her mother.

[@MaureenKerr-n9v]

All the money should been counted together and all involved with the insurance situation. Everything up front.

[@mrshappilymarried1]

The defendant is a horrible sister and i wouldn't go to her house or come around her again. She can't be trusted.

[@marysanders3380]

All 3 sisters don't have shit being grown women. I feel sorry for MoMA dying in a nursing home and they are fighting over funeral money. When I buried my parents; I had siblings that took my parents belongings & house because they were financially irresponsible & greedy. I didn't worry because I was financially secure in my own right.

[@nancysmith2874]

Heads up. If you find an insurance policy and when you call them, if they say they don’t have one ask who they sold it to

[@carolynhorne9863]

I use to hate being the only child, but when it comes to things like this I have no one to fight with.

[@UllrT]

when it comes to "blood is thicker than water".... it's the "water" part that is "family"

[@Beauty-ln5zj]

The fact that she feels justified in keeping money for herself instead of helping to bury her mother. Thats crazy… were they really close like she said ?

[@ShanetteLewis]

sad… all monies should have gone towards the funeral! if any was left over you split it! poor mama 😢RIP

[@Mocharocks9966]

That NO 😂😂

[@sharonjohnson8512]

What can you expect from a middle-aged woman who got kicked out of her apartment?

[@alexrossi4464]

Middle aged is around 40, she's a golden girl! Which makes it even worse😢!

[@janicester]

The defendant is greedy and very self-absorbed. She should be ashamed of herself.

[@esterepps8137]

My mom passed in December, what the insurance didn't cover the three of us split it among ourselves. No fussing or anything it was are Mother ❤

[@neshamojanay9423]

My condolences to you and your family🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@rhondajohnson6529]

Me & my siblings dodnt have any issues when our parents passed away. We used the insurance polices for their funerals and when we needed additional funds for mom; her favorite nuece paid the balance. Life is short! Dont fall oyt with family during your grief. So sad for this family.

[@positiveopinion4594]

that tells me your family foundation is built on God, love and respect for each other, May God continue to Protect Bless and prosper you all

[@GirlsNDragons]

This is why I’m making sure everything dollar is split down the middle with my kiddos and why I’ll be handling all the funeral stuff so nobody has to ruin a relationship over it

[@ProjectPaula]

Greed and a horrible way to honor your mother's final arrangements. Why wouldn't you!?!

[@diva70smusic]

Fighting over $5K. Both sisters are disgusting. The mother's estate was not worth fighting over. Both were greedy because neither one EVER gave the judge a clear answer to any of the financial questions. This poor mom had some sorry daughters.

[@shannonmcdaniel3507]

It took me 10 years to pay for my tomb and casket but this is exactly why!!!

[@newbeginning8095]

Poor people trying to manage and handle money is a very sad sight to see. This is why you have to have these conversations with family. It is so taboo for poor families to discuss money. Money is not an evil or bad thing, but the relationship with our finances is super crucial.

[@elizabethprouddolllover641]

Im glad i can't have kids at this point i don't want greed to show up.

[@donaldreed3210]

Something similar happened to me. My mother had a 50k life insurance policy. She left my sister as the beneficiary. Not long before her passing, she was telling me that she was thinking of changing it to me because she wasn’t sure my sister would do right. Fast forward. My sister used the money to pay for the funeral. She gave me and my brother 3k each. When we questioned her about splitting it evenly, she said she needed it for her kids private school tuition. A week later Facebook posts where she was on vacation. My brother was so angry. He wanted me and him to confront her together and bully her into doing what was right. But I wouldn’t do it. I knew how she was. She would’ve never budged and did what was right.

[@stephaniehowe0973]

A life insurance policy goes to the beneficiary period. They do not have to use it to pay the funeral

[@leir2005]

They should but like you said they don’t have to. Classless but not illegal

[@Mimi197-f2z]

DEPENDS....ALOT SPECIFCALLY SAY FOR FUNERAL.

[@stephaniehowe0973]

@@Mimi197-f2z Not unless that is stated on the policy as the pay out.

[@selinesbeau]

They both sounds sketchy.

[@user-HellcatHemi]

Those blood ties mean NOTHING to me out the gate now so I may or may not sue, I'll sure as hell cut EVERY tie for life period.

[@valariehunter5389]

She got $20,000 she can help pay for her mother's funeral. 10,000 is not enough. That doesn't cover burial and limo service or a repast🤔

[@fitnessfocused]

Limousine service? 😐

[@shesuniqueinherownwaybenja7647]

The outcome with family, when money is involved. Money is the root to evil!!!!!!! The Bible said it BEST!!!!!!

[@mjlovett6577]

My momma told me that when my gma died the money that was Supposed To go to my mom her sister stole it and never told her about it kept it for her self 😢

[@KennuhWayne]

This is why my Will excludes any and everyone from touching a single cent I leave behind. All money goes to my favorite charities. My kids have all been put on notice. Money can bring out the worse in people.

[@alanolson6913]

Many years ago my mother bought a plot and headstone for herself, my stepdad did the same. They were side by side. This was in the early’80’s. Stepdad died first in the state the plots were purchased in. 15 years later my mother died. She was NOT in the state the plot was purchased in. For the body to be released from the funeral home and taken to the local airport, transferred to the plane, flown to the state the plot is in and transported to the burial site was around $7,000. I had to pay it that moment or the funeral home would not release the body. All of this to say, prepare for funeral arrangements BEFORE something happens, otherwise family members become responsible and it can run them into huge debt. I’m still paying it off. My wife and I have everything paid for NOW. Paperwork in order, home paid for, both vehicles paid for . When we’re gone, our children are taken care of in a will. Avoid emotional messes like what we see here.

[@CellBotics]

This show needs to be done with everybody hooked up to a lie detector. Lol.

[@gummybear-wx1vr]

🤦🏽‍♀️ a hot hot mess

[@keithkemp3008]

Very sad case ...one of them made a life time mistake !!