Lost Inheritance

John came into the family room where his parents were watching the news. He heard the end of a report about a man trying to collect a large inheritance. "If that man's parents died, why can't he get the money that was left?" John asked after Dad turned off the TV.

"He ran away from home when he was sixteen years old," Dad explained. "That was thirty years ago, and he never contacted his family again. They searched and searched for him and found out he'd moved to another state. They wanted to have a relationship with him again and made repeated efforts throughout the years to contact him, including several visits to the city where he lived. But he wouldn't even speak with them."

"But he's back now, so won't he get at least some of the money?" asked John.

Dad shook his head. "Apparently not. His parents gave up trying to get a response from him and didn't include him in their wills."

"But now, after they've both died, he's finally shown up and thinks he should have the inheritance?"