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Inheritance Use Suggestions Needed

Abigail1983 · 2020-07-12 20:21:12

Hello, I've lost both Parents to different illnesses in 2020. Me and my other Siblings are all having an equal share as per our Parents will. It will be in the region of 65k. Add to this, last year my Spouse also lost a Parent and inherited 45k. Mine won't be through for a few months yet, but I'm starting to think through…

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Teapot55 Posts: 792 Forumite

23 July 2020 at 11:19AM

Oh my. Thirty-five is far too young to retire. The inheritances will give you the financial security for if either of you find yourselves in jobs you can’t tolerate in the future (hopefully not).

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