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Originally Posted by Locke
I am sorry, but I do stand by my first statement about inheritances. So you should give money away because you might, maybe, one day inherit from your wife's parents? You dont know that so your Mom can't possibly know that. That is a hope. Thats crazy. Thats like banking your retirement on winning a lottery.Your sister 'deserves?'
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I have been trying to get my wife to realize this for a couple of years now. She has no idea how much will EVENTUALLY come her way (luckily, she is an only child). Her parents refuse to discuss it - what their plans are, what they want, how much is involved. Her Dad is a bit screwy - insists on doing nothing to prevent paying taxes.
She thinks it's "a lot". I told her to take the number she thinks it is and cut in half at the very least, then figure out if she could retire on it. After some thought came the "oh sh*t" moment.
My parents have been open in discussing their arrangements, no secrets, no malice. Yet, the way they have set it up, I am sure to get a lawyers letter from my brother-in-law demanding changes.
It's your money, man. Enjoy it, share it, make someone smile with it. I'm sure that would make your Dad smile.