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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not discussing it at all with my children. What's mine is mine and will be left to whomever I please according to my wishes. Not your business and certainly not a topic for the dinner table.[/quote]

Right PP!!  My parents never told us this stuff.  First of all, what if something happens and the supposed inheritance is lost?  You don't want your kids counting on money they may not get.  When my mom died, they opened the will and we found out what we were left.  It went well because there was no expectations for any of us.[/quote]

There are important things to discuss, it's not just "who gets what." Do you have means or insurance for long-term care, nursing home, etc.? What are your end of life wishes and is that documented anywhere? Do you have a valid will, and trusts set up by a competent lawyer? Etc.

Too much family discord begins over financial end-of-life and estate issues that could have been avoided with planning and clear communication.[/quote]

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