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giving inheritance to grandchildren

(28 Posts)
justonemore Mon 10-Oct-16 10:24:06

yes absolutely - if my children needed it, I would of course divide it between them first. Luckily, they're in a position where they don't - it would be nice for them, but not essential. We've discussed it and they're actually quite relieved that we're choosing to help the GC out. I knew how worried they were about them

annsixty Mon 10-Oct-16 10:16:36

I read this in today's DT, front page headline actually.
I have 6 GC and 4 steps, I'm afraid my inheritance would not go far divided amongst them,quite apart from the fact that my C need it. Nice if you can do it though.

justonemore Mon 10-Oct-16 10:05:30

what do we think? as it happens, I'm already doing this - my children are comfortable and have their own houses, albeit with a mortgage still. It's the youngsters who will struggle to get on the housing ladder, as they've all three decided to study/settle in London!

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/housing-crisis-inheritance-grandparents-a7353456.html