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[quote=Anonymous]I think parents should feel free to enjoy their resources while they are alive, especially if their children are all launched.  There comes a point when the children should [u]not[/u] be looking to their parents for money.

That said, when there are assets or money to be inherited, doing anything other than equal bequests will be interpreted as caring more for one child than the others and does not bode well for the family's future dynamic after the parent's death. The only exception I agree with is when one child is a minor still being supported by the parents or a child unable to live on his own (not OP's situation). If the parent believes there are "special" circumstances, it is best not to try to keep it secret until you are gone. Ideally, your heirs will agree with your reasoning. Otherwise, it will be regarded as a final (& possibly unexpected) stick-in-the-eye to the less favored child/children. Even if you were never estranged during your lifetime, this will likely tarnish the way you are remembered. [/quote]

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