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83-year old woman sues her 87-year old sister over $500,000 lottery

ZindaihasZindaihas Member UncommonPosts: 3,662
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The two had signed an agreement to share any gambling winnings.  But when 87-year old Rose Bakaysa won a $500,000 powerball jackpot, she didn't even tell her sister, Theresa Sokaitis.  So now Sokaitis is suing her sister to get her share.

First of all, I think the woman who won is being totally wicked.  I don't even think it should have required a written agreement.  The two are sisters and they should be close enough to have a friendly agreement to share the money.

But even more, the thing that shocked me about this story is that these women are in their eighties and getting near the end of their lives.  At that age, I would think they would be more concerned about reflecting on life and spending time with their families, not obsessing over money.

Agree or disagree?

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  • sephersepher Member Posts: 3,561
    Originally posted by Zindaihas


    The two had signed an agreement to share any gambling winnings.  But when 87-year old Rose Bakaysa won a $500,000 powerball jackpot, she didn't even tell her sister, Theresa Sokaitis.  So now Sokaitis is suing her sister to get her share.
    First of all, I think the woman who won is being totally wicked.  I don't even think it should have required a written agreement.  The two are sisters and they should be close enough to have a friendly agreement to share the money.
    But even more, the thing that shocked me about this story is that these women are in their eighties and getting near the end of their lives.  At that age, I would think they would be more concerned about reflecting on life and spending time with their families, not obsessing over money.
    Agree or disagree?



     

    Life's too short...to not think about how fast $250,000 dollars can be spent.

    If they sat down with a notary to sign a written contract about splitting winnings, I don't think they much trusted each other to begin with. I'm assuming the motive behind signing the contract though was that they shared the risk, i.e. dollars. Probably worked ut when 1 dollar turned into 20, not sure if they were realistic about 1 dollar turning into half a million.

  • BigdavoBigdavo Member UncommonPosts: 1,863

    Time changes everyone, some people get bitter and can even hate the ones they used to care for. It just happens.

    The story doesn't surprise me at all.

    O_o o_O

  • zoey121zoey121 Member Posts: 926

    i agree with op very sad to see at that age being so conserned and not sharing. I am not sure which story is sader the one sue ing or the one not sharing.....

  • AkaJetsonAkaJetson Member Posts: 1,167

     Only in ______..

    ?

  • JiuJitsuJiuJitsu Member Posts: 93

    I knew I will find interesting news in this forum lol

    First of all, I agree with you that they are SISTERS and they should share the money - but then again, I know how manipulative siblings can be when money is in their power

    Second, the 83 years old woman will not win if she sue her 87 years old sister over the lottery ticket.  I mean no formal agreement was made - they would need a contract for the judge to over rule the case

    Third, you are 100% right! at that age, i would treat each day as it's my last. I will " try " to have as much fun at that age! you don't need money at that age, i think and many people might disagree with me is to spend time with their love ones because you only have one life to fulfill on this planet so might as well make it your first priority on your list.

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