steve_b_wales Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 This is a topic wife and I have been discussing quite a lot recently as we have a fairly messy family situation at present: 1) in laws not well. Aged 86 & 93. One won't see the year out. My wifeis due to inherit half of a very nice house. 2) our disabled son has cancer and won't out live us. 3) our daughters (both mature and in good jobs) are in hiding and not even a phone call in several months. Whilst we are not seeking physical help from them a bit of moral support might be nice. When we re-write our will, as we will have to some time inthe next few years, if things stay as they are it is likely only our two grandkids will be beneficiaries. How much they get will depend upon behaviour/contact in the meantime. We will not publicise this ie no blackmail (Father-in-law using this tactic at present and were he not very old and infirm I could have slapped him!) but it just seems wrong. When my wife is a major carer for 2/3 presently that my daughters, who cannot even pick up the phone and ask how are things should get a share of our £3-400k (unless we have spent it!!) when we turn our toes up. What think you guys and gals?? I would strongly suggest that you get the will re-written now, and don't put it off any longer. Should things improve with your family, then you can re-write it again. Better than letting your money/property going to those who you don't want it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katzenjammer Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 https://www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax/gifts Useful and relevant into here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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