Navigating Family Dynamics and Inheritance Dilemmas: Insights from Ask Amy

A reader seeks advice on whether they should split their inheritance with their step-siblings after their mother changed her will to exclude them. The reader's mother had mentioned wanting to include the step-siblings before her sudden death, but specifics were not disclosed. The reader is concerned that sharing the inheritance may not fix the strained dynamics and could lead to further dissatisfaction. The advice given is to consult with a lawyer and consider giving any possessions or property that belonged to the step-siblings' father before the marriage, while being realistic about the emotional fallout.