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When Inheriting Your Parents' Home Becomes a Financial Burden

My parents keep talking about leaving me their house but it needs $80,000 in repairs and I can't afford to fix it or pay the inheritance taxes.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The gift that represents love and legacy can transform into an unwanted obligation that drains rather than enriches the recipient.

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“Where Are You with Money and aging parents — the financial caregiving challenge?”

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