What sort of Father?

Are you familiar with the concepts of inheritance involving wills and testaments? These go into effect upon the death of someone with an estate, to divide the property between the designated heirs. This is a legal matter and there are precedents and strict rules for the dividing of estates and conducting probate or contesting wills. These are necessary because the prospect of wealth is so appealing. Perhaps you have seen such a dispute bring out the worst in people. Do you recall my story about the prodigal son? He asked for his share of the inheritance while his father was still living. What sort of a son would make such a request? But perhaps a better question is what sort of Father would honor it?