Their response is “ I’ve never asked for money” or “ it’s their money to do whatever they want with." I’m so mad… they don’t come straight out and ask, but hint that they can’t pay their mortgage or can’t find work and BAM a check is written to them for $20,000.
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What is your parents' financial situation? What is going to happen if your siblings manage to get so much of your parents' money that your parents can't afford caregiving help, a facility, or become Medicaid-eligible because of all of the gifting?
Are YOU going to be the default caregiver if this happens? Or are you going to be the one who hires and pays for caregivers or even facility placement?
If you believe that a parent is demented and is in danger of giving away their own money, unable to manage their funds, in danger of gifting and hence not eligible for medicaid in the next 5 years that is indeed something to worry over. But that requires a diagnosis of dementia, the appointment of a conservator or guardian, and etc. You don't mention that any of that figures in this.
If your parent is diagnosed with dementia let us know. Different answers for different situations.
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