"Unveiling the Dark Side of Family Dynamics: The Extent of Favoritism in Estate Matters"

A woman seeks advice on dealing with her mother-in-law's favoritism towards her brother-in-law's daughter, who is irresponsible and financially dependent. The mother-in-law wants to transfer the family vacation cottage to the woman's husband but demands significant funds for the daughter's education, threatening to sell the cottage otherwise. The woman is torn between preserving the family relationship and not wanting to use her hard-earned money to support the daughter's education. The advice suggests considering alternatives and not surrendering the high road, as the woman cannot control her mother-in-law's estate planning.