US EditionDear Abby: Inheritance Could Fuel Son's Alcohol Problem
The mother says her son’s alcoholism and unemployment could make an equal inheritance a way to fund his drinking, and an attorney may advise a trust.
- A 76-year-old parent is reconsidering a 50-50 inheritance split for their 32-year-old son with an alcohol problem, fearing the assets could enable him to drink himself to death.
- The son, unemployed for more than a year, refuses to acknowledge his addiction and ignores family contact while his wife continues social drinking alongside him.
- Despite receiving support and therapy on numerous occasions, the son has repeatedly abandoned 30-plus days of sobriety for social events like weddings.
- Dear Abby advises consulting an attorney specializing in wills and trusts, recommending options such as establishing a trust or cutting the son out of the inheritance entirely.
- A sizable number of parents of addicts share this dilemma; while the parent found Al-Anon unhelpful, professional estate planning guidance offers a clearer path forward.
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Dear Abby: I’m not sure I should leave any money to my alcoholic son
DEAR ABBY: My 32-year-old son has an alcohol problem. He and his wife refuse to accept reality and continue to be social drinkers. My son deals with his problem by putting his head in the sand. He refuses to talk to us or answer any of our texts or calls. When he does decide to join us for a holiday or other occasion, my son acts like nothing is wrong. On numerous occasions, I have helped get him the support and therapy he obviously needs, only …
Dear Abby: Is it fair to split my will 50/50 when one child is an addict?
Dear Abby: My 32-year-old son has an alcohol problem. He and his wife refuse to accept reality and continue to be social drinkers. My son deals with his problem by putting his head in the sand. He refuses to talk to us or answer any of our texts or calls.
Dear Abby: Should I change my will because of my son’s addiction?
Dear Abby: My 32-year-old son has an alcohol problem. He and his wife refuse to accept reality and continue to be social drinkers. My son deals with his problem by putting his head in the sand. He refuses to talk to us or answer any of our texts or calls.
The Detroit News
Dear Abby: Inheritance could fuel son's alcohol problem
I have a will leaving everything to my two children 50-50, and I'm now questioning that decision.
The Berkshire Eagle
Inheritance Could Fuel Son's Alcohol Problem
DEAR ABBY: My 32-year-old son has an alcohol problem. He and his wife refuse to accept reality and continue to be social drinkers. My son deals with his problem by putting his head in the sand. He refuses to talk…
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