Inheritance

Not sure why he should think there is entitlement to anything really - its your money! He is perhaps rather less aware of the "real world" and cost of living given his comfortable circumstances. Might be worth pointing out Te reality of what hi £25 pays for against the reality of what he costs you, living at home!

How dare he? You are virtually supporting him now.

if It’s all you have to live on in the future, then no.

Tell your son that If you gave him any money he would have to start paying you full rent, so that you can survive.

If there is any left, leave it to them in your will.

I gave my children a small amount when both my parents died. They didn't know how much I had inherited though.

Therese, why should your son expect you to give him any of the money? Tell him you will leave (whatever is left) to him in YOUR Will! I think for a 27 year old, living at home virtually rent free, you are doing plenty. Time for him to find his own feet perhaps? Its really cheeky of him to make such demands on you. Please don't be blackmailed in any way. If you CHOOSE to help them out, then that is different.

I would keep it all for myself, if that's what I thought would be best.
It was left to you, to do what you see fit. If you decided to treat your sons, that would be your decision, not theirs to make for you.

Your father left the money to you.

When my father died I gave a small sum from my share to each of my two children.

The rest is to see me through the next 9 years until I receive my state pension.
The money I passed on to them is long gone.
However I am able because of my fathers gift to help my children out financially,
for example
Car repair bills. Unforeseen household expenditure.

This way they are still receiving the benefit of the inheritance.

Only you can judge what would be beneficial to you and your sons.
You have to consider your future as ultimately it will have an affect on both your sons, probably more so your disabled son.

Good luck

Hmm....don’t be pressured, i dont know how much it is, but it’s your money for you, from your dad. If he didn’t leave anything to your sons and if it is reasonable amount you might consider giving something to them, but do not leave yourself short.
Your son already benefits from paying minimal keep, only do this if you really want to.

Hi, Therese. I am afraid you would have to give more details of the sums involved (perhaps more info. than you would want to reveal?) before we could advise.

All I can say is that we have an agreement in our family that any inheritance , or lottery wins, etc. is split 4 ways between us = 1 share for each of the 2 DDs 1 for DH and 1 for me. None of us is 'well off' but neither are we on our uppers.

I remember that when I was still living and home but saving up to get married, I paid my mother 50% of my salary for bed and board - which would be far more than £25 at today's prices.