LibraryScenariosWhether to give more inheritance to the child who stayed closest
Scenario

Whether to give more inheritance to the child who stayed closest

I have three children but only one of them calls me regularly or visits and when I think about my will I want to reward loyalty but I also know that would destroy what is left of our family relationships.

Rabia
Online
The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to recognize emotional investment in family relationships conflicts with ideals of parental fairness when some children give more and others take distance to protect themselves.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Estate planning?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.