I gave my daughter her inheritance before her marriage

That belief originates from old rural traditions and has often led to daughters being excluded from inheritance. In reality, very few married women actually have their names listed on the title deeds of their husbands’ properties.

Although people often say that women will benefit from their husband’s family assets, there have been many cases where they suffered domestic abuse and ended up returning to their parents distressed and empty-handed.

This proves that women still face many disadvantages. Therefore, equally dividing assets among children, regardless of gender, is a commendable practice. This approach might be criticized and ridiculed by older generations, but it is clearly a civilized way of handling inheritance.

Personally, I have already planned to buy a house for both my son and daughter. My son will not stay with us and my daughter will also not live with her in-laws when they get married. My spouse and I will live in a separate house, independent of either child. When we pass away, I will have the two children sell our house and split the proceeds equally.

I also told them that they do not have to hold intricate death ceremonies for us after we die as we are not religious. I do not think offerings after my death should be a reason to pass down assets unequally.

Do you think this is the right approach to inheritance?

Reader Tran Trung Tinh

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