My father's will said that all the property will be given to my brother, and I will bear all the debts.

Mom took out Dad's will.

It read: My entire estate is to be inherited by my eldest son, while my daughter is to handle the debts.

I looked at the aged document in disbelief.

My brother seemed unfazed, as if it were the most natural thing: "You're Dad's daughter, and there's a saying that a daughter pays her father's debts. You should accept your fate."

Mom nodded in agreement, "Yes, you can't just ignore it, or we'll take legal action against you."

I tossed the will aside.

A will without proper witnesses or legal validation is nothing more than a piece of scrap paper.

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