The holiday season should be a time for family, friends, food and fun. But it can also mean added stress and, of course, some epic family drama. 22% of Americans polled in a recent survey said they anticipate conflict with relatives at this time of year. Another study revealed that holiday family arguments get so bad that some people even end up changing their wills and estate plans. And a third poll found that 10% of those surveyed had shed tears over the notion of spending a holiday with their in-laws.
One new mom was hoping for a peaceful vacation when she booked a house at the coast for her family of five. She’d also invited her sister-in-law, along with her husband and their three kids. The woman wasn’t expecting her husband’s parents and two others to rock up unannounced for a surprise visit. When she told them they couldn’t stay, her hubby was not impressed. Now she’s wondering if she was wrong. Bored Panda spoke to the CEO and founder of Trust & Will, Cody Barbo, about the long-lasting financial impact of some festive family arguments.
