This is a really good perspective, thank you (not OP). |
Why should they feel guilty? |
DIdn't forget---that's the "estate deduction". But the under $18K doesn't count for that. Hence why rich people gift their kids and grandkids and SIL/DIL the max yearly while alive---it's a great way to avoid going over the exemption |
Nor should they feel guilt. If your family has the money, why wouldn't you use it? |
Correct. So why the attack on OP? |
Sounds like he married a woman like his mom. |