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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They didn't "cut you out," they provided for your kids.  Half empty/half full.  No, I would not be hurt, I would be grateful.[/quote]

+1 To me, cutting you out of the will would mean your children were out too. I think it's absolutely reasonable to ask/suggest that a structured trust be set up to make sure your children make the most of the money your mom wants to leave them, but it's her choice.

It's not your mom's role to fund your life as an adult, OP. You mention wishing you could quit your job to stay at home, and you also mention that your mom hasn't helped with your daughter's college expenses. While I think it's great when parents can/do help out, I would never expect that (and remember that financial gifts often come with strings attached). Are you paying any expenses for your mom right now? Because if you're not, then she's using her money the way she should - to pay for her own life and expenses. That may not be the kind of financial help you'd like to have from her, but think how much tighter your budget would be if you were helping her with rent or medical bills.

Money doesn't equal love, OP.[/quote]

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