Dear Eric: My mother is 90, and I am 63. Years ago, I moved 800 miles away for college. Since then, I have visited my hometown at least once a year. We talk on the phone weekly or biweekly.

My parents are divorced. I have no relationship with my father.

My mom has always favored my brothers financially. One brother received at least $100,000 over the years, the other somewhat less but still substantial – new cars, medical expenses and other things.

I am proud that I pay my own way. But the inequity hurts me. When I tell my mom I am hurt, she just looks at me and says I would do the same for my son.

Now one brother has died, and my mom needs to update her will. She just told me she is thinking about leaving everything, around $500,000, to my niece.

I am so hurt. The reason she wants t

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