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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't understand why everyone is getting so up in arms with OP ?

She asked a reasonable question. She's not trying to make a grab for an inheritance, she's not trying to steal anyone's portion. She's trying to put together her thoughts and she's asking for perspectives from this anonymous community.

OP, you never know what the future might bring. Fortunes disappear. Sources of income dry up. A child develops mental health issues when they reach young adulthood, requiring a lot of resources. You never know what the future will bring.

[b]It sounds as if your father is marrying someone who has her own funds and is financially comfortable. If I were in your shoes, I would suggest your FIL set up one of those trusts where new MIL will draw a set amount of funds for the remainder of her life, with the estate going to your DH, his sister and the grandchildren upon the death of new MIL. 
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It's nice that you don't need the money. You can always decide what to do with the inheritance when you receive it, or who knows, circumstances can change and you may find the funds helpful when the time comes. It can be used to help set up your kids in paid-for homes, for example.[/quote]

This is very fair[/quote]

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