Do you expect an inheritance? (million, wealthy, millionaire, house)

[easybay]

Does it play any part in how you are saving/investing for your future?

I'm not expecting anything. I'm a case straight from the millionaire next door, where my parents view my husband and I as too successful, and will skip us over, since we don't need the money. It's kind of a odd, being penalized for making sacrifices, working, saving, moving for career, etc. I have a couple of siblings (each twice divorced, abandoned their children, substance abusers, etc.) who will most likely inherit, although, who knows maybe M & D will give all to charity....

[Hamish Forbes]

This has been discussed before, and got hung up on the meaning of "expect." One interpretation is "anticipate," and another is "feel entitled to."

[Miss Crabcakes]

No. I'd have to come from family that actually has assets, which I do not.

I should get some life insurance cash, but that's it.

[easybay]

This has been discussed before, and got hung up on the meaning of "expect." One interpretation is "anticipate," and another is "feel entitled to."

Fair enough. I feel entitled to an inheritance, but I don't expect or anticipate one.

[CaptainNJ]

yes. however i save my money as if i wasnt going to get anything. i wouldnt expect my parents to sacrifice to make sure i get an inheritance. but my old man doesnt need to sacrifice, so i guess i feel entitled to it. i dont feel like i "earned" it. its just my feeling that that's something you do for your children if you can, just like i have started doing for my daughter.

[countofmc]

I do not feel entitled to an inheritance. Hell no. It's my parents' money, they earned it, they raised me. Beyond that, why would I feel entitled to a dime of the money they earned?

I don't expect nor anticipate one either as my parents are not wealthy and there is a history of longevity on both sides of the family, so they'll probably need to spend every cent they have.

[skel1977]

according to my parents they are spending everything before they die lol. But the house will be split between me and sis

[Pitt Chick]

Nope.. I am not expecting one.

Heck... it is THEIR money, not mine. No reason they should feel like I should spend it instead of them.

[brocco]

no...i have two disabled siblings (one severely so) so if my parents die before they do i'm sure any money would go toward their future care. my grandparents or my aunts/uncles might leave me something small if they have it because we have a small family and i'm close to all of them, but none of them have much so i certainly wouldn't expect it. i'm a pretty good financial planner and have done well for myself so far relative to the rest of the family, so honestly i'd feel pretty bad getting any of their money. i'll probably get tons of furniture and family jewelry and random stuff like that though haha since i'm the only female in my generation in our whole extended family.

[Larkspur123]

No. I expect that there is a good possibility my remaining parent will live a very long life and will need it for living expenses, possible nursing home care etc.