AITA if I cut my “child-free” kids out of my will?

Money can be a blessing, but when it comes to inheritance, it often becomes the root of family conflict. After a lifetime of sacrifice and hard work, I’ve built an estate worth more than $10 million. But instead of feeling proud and at peace, I now find myself torn between fairness, legacy, and family values. With seven grown children—four raising families of their own and three who proudly embrace a child-free lifestyle—I’m struggling with one question: should my wealth go equally to all, or only to those building the next generation?

A Lifetime of Hard Work

Seven Kids, Two Very Different Paths

No Grandkids, No Inheritance?

Playing Favorites or Fairness?

Change of Heart After Reddit’s Judgment

A New Plan for My Legacy

Giving Back Globally

Now it’s Reddit’s turn to weigh in on this mess.

Wealth isn’t just about numbers—it’s about legacy, values, and the impact left behind. I don’t want my hard work to vanish into luxuries or fleeting pleasures, but I also don’t want to create bitterness among my children. With a revised plan to support each of them modestly, set up trusts for future grandchildren, and donate to causes I deeply care about, I feel I’ve found balance. Whether my kids see it as fairness or betrayal, I know this decision reflects both my journey and the future I want to shape.