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Inheritance, loans to children and other confusion

Juleszoemay · 2022-04-23 15:26:29

Hello, This is fairly complicated, and can I start off by saying that I’m eternally grateful for being in this fortunate position. However, I’m concerned that I’m being taken for a ride by my brother. And that when my parents pass away I’m going to be taken for a mug. My brother and I have both a been able to use our…

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Sea_Shell Posts: 10,079 Forumite

30 April 2022 at 8:13AM

@Juleszoemay

How are things? Have you been able to have a "family meeting" and discuss everything?

Have you told your husband yet? I totally get why you hadn't, as I've not told my (extended) family stuff either, as once you tell, you can't "un-tell"!! We wished we'd kept quiet on things in the past, and have learned that lesson.

How's it going, AKA, Nutwatch? - 12 month spends to date = 2.60% of current retirement "pot" (as at end May 2025)
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