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When Elder Philanthropic Decisions Divide Families

My mother is eighty-five and wants to donate her house to charity but my sister thinks she is being manipulated by the nonprofit and family dinners have become battlegrounds.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Aging can blur the line between generous wisdom and vulnerable exploitation while family members struggle between protecting autonomy and preventing harm.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Philanthropy — giving as legacy strategy?”

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