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    Entitled mother-in-law steals inherited furniture, son-in-law bans her from visiting: 'She literally [donated] Paula's inheritance without asking'

    This lady really thought she could get away with her story about giving her daughter and son-in-law's apartment a "makeover" without their permission.

    The son-in-law shared his perspective of what happened after he and his wife, Paula, had to go on a weekend trip. They entrusted his mother-in-law with taking care of their child while they were away. However, what they did not anticipate was what the older woman would end up doing with the precious furniture that her daughter inherited from her recently deceased grandmother.

    The author describes how well-known it was that his wife developed a profound emotional attachment to the two hand-carved mahogany pieces of furniture that her grandmother bequeathed onto her. They likely assumed that the mother-in-law was well aware of Paula's feelings toward these items of sentimental value. However, that did not stop this woman from ensuring that these furniture pieces "disappeared" before her daughter and son-in-law returned from their trip.

    Now, the author did not exactly respond well, but his frustrations toward his mother-in-law were in full defense of his wife, who expressed that she felt betrayed by her own mother. He proceeded to ban his mother-in-law from their home moving forward, which effectively caused a larger rift in the family. Keep scrolling below for the full breakdown!

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    • As expected, when the author banished his mother-in-law from entering their home again after she discarded his wife's inherited furniture without permission, several extended family members began to take sides on this issue. Surprisingly, enough people somehow felt that the mother-in-law was entitled to do what she did, or that she should, at the very least, be quickly forgiven. 

      We feel differently on the matter. This lady knew exactly what she was doing, and she should only be forgiven if she confesses to being responsible for the missing furniture. If those pieces are still hers, she should immediately return them to their daughter. Otherwise, this couple has the right to say who can and cannot drop by their home, even if it means that the mother-in-law's relationship with her grandchild will now be in jeopardy. Perhaps she should have thought about that before she stole property that did not belong to her in the first place.

    • "[Am I wrong] for banning a relative from our house right after they donated our furniture while we were away home?"

      Istill shaking while typing this. My wife (Paula) and I just got back from a trip. It was our first time away since our twin daughter was born. We gave my mother in law Hakiko a spare key just to check on things if necessary
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    • Paula is sentimental. When her grandmother passed away, she left her two handcarved mahogany pieces a desk and a vanity. They were Paula absolute favorite things
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    • walked in yesterday and the room was empty. Hakiko was there, all smiles, saying she made a surprise for us by getting rid of that oldie dusty junk to give us a modern look lol She replaced
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    • them with some cheap, flatpack furniture. She literally give away/donated Paula inheritance without asking
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    • Told her to leave and give me the keys. I changed the locks today. Paula has been in tears. Now the rest of the family are calling me abl guy and controlling by for isolating paulas from her mother Hakiko over some old piece
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    • of junkie wood. They say Hakiko's heart was in the right place and I'm being an AH for banning a grandmother from seeing her grandkid over furniture!
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    • My wife is on my side. She agrees with the ban, but the constant guilt from her family is making me feel like a monster. AITA?
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    • Lighthouse_on_Mars #You call the police and report the theft. You will be able to get the furniture back that way. She will have to admit to the police who she donated/sold the furniture too. And you're furniture will be recovered as stolen property.
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    • Sensitive_Coconut339 NTA. Find out where she donated it RIGHT NOW. You might be able to go get it back. Threaten to file a police report for theft. I suspect she didn't even "donate" them, she sold them to pocket cash. She has to have known their worth.
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    • NTA Caspian4136 Tell her that you're going to call the police for theft if she doesn't tell you where she took the furniture. You may still have to call the police so you can get it back.
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    • murphy2345678 YWBTA if you don't file a police report. She stole from you. She probably sold them.
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    • Katerh NTA. "When Hakkiko returns every piece of furniture she stole from our home, she can come back. Until then, she isn't welcome, but I'll let her know she's free to come over and ransack your home since you seem to believe that's generous."
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    • NTA teresajs I would file a police report. It probably won't go anywhere, but having a copy of a police report is strong documentation, if needed, for the future (for instance, if MIL tries to file for Grandparents' Rights or if family members try to guilt you).
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    • MoonJammer2026 Sounds like she stole it. Sue her for the cost of them. Real wooden furniture isn't cheap. NTA.
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    • Castle_of_Aaaaaaargh "Cleaning up" = removing supposed junk to make more space. Throwing out "old junk" just to immediately replace it with cheap, low-value objects that serve the exact same purpose and take up the same space? C'mon OP, you gotta know she didn't "donate" them. If they were "donated," she'd be able to tell you who it was "donated" to, and you'd be able to follow the trail. She stole expensive, antique stuff, and has somehow profited from this. NTA but this seems so outlandish tha
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    • lonnielee3 NTA. Hakiko's heart was \not\ in the right place. She took away items that meant a lot to her own daughter. Whether she was jealous her daughter inherited them and whether she sold them or trashed them, there is dysfunction in her family.
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    • OP Shockzs After reading all those comments...we're going to the police department because yes it's theft. All the comments are running in the same direction... theft. It's my house, my property, my place of peace. Should not be in this situation! I'm so happy my wife also agrees with me
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