When someone you love passes away, it can release all sorts of unexpected emotions.

Anger, hurt, worry, sadness, even sometimes relief.

But jealousy? This is one that we might expect least of all.

When it comes to wills and the deceased person’s wishes, though, things can get a little complicated – sometimes even bringing out the worst in us.

That’s exactly what happened in this story, in which the simple matter of a beloved grandmother’s will became the source of a whole load of family drama.

Read on to learn more.

AITA for refusing to hand over my grandmother’s jewelry to my cousin who was promised it first?

My grandmother passed away last year, and she left me (24) a beautiful jewelry collection in her will.

Growing up, I was very close to her, and we spent countless weekends together where she would let me try on her pieces.

It always felt like our little thing, so when she left them to me, I was deeply touched.

That’s when this nice situation took a dramatic turn.

Here’s where it gets complicated.

My cousin, let’s call her Emma (28), insists that my grandmother “verbally” promised her the collection years ago, even though there’s no mention of her in the will.

Emma claims that the jewelry is hers by right because she was the oldest grandchild and used to model the pieces during family events when she was younger.

She’s even told everyone that my grandmother’s decision must have been a mistake or made under pressure.

Uh-oh. Read on to find out what happened next.

Emma called me last week, demanding I hand the jewelry over to “honor” what she says was my grandmother’s real wish.

When I said no, she called me selfish and accused me of stealing what was meant for her.

The family is now divided, with some saying I should just give Emma a few pieces to keep the peace, and others telling me to hold my ground because the will was clear.

Emma is now posting passive-aggressive messages on social media, making me out to be the villain.

I feel terrible because I don’t want to cause family drama, but I also believe my grandmother knew exactly what she was doing when she left the collection to me.

AITA?

Let’s be clear: Grandma’s wishes were her own to decide.

If it’s written in her will, unless she was not of sound mind or it was written under duress, then what she says goes.

Let’s see what the folk on Reddit thought about this.

One commenter agreed, calling Emma out on her behavior.

While this person pointed out that going against Grandma’s wishes would be to totally dishonor her.

And others encouraged this woman to collect evidence, in case the worst happened.

There is no way that this woman is in the wrong here.

Her grandmother’s will was clear about who should get the jewelry; Emma’s behavior is both insensitive and completely disrespectful.

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