Hi all
My husband was married before he met me, his wife sadly passed away when they were young. His wife was brought up by her grandparents, so she was obviously very close to them, as was my husband.
As the years have worn on, DH and I have kept involved in the grandparents lives. Our children have been very close to them and they were to them as my grandparents are, another set of great grandparents really.
A few years ago the grandfather passed away, leaving the grandmother on her own. We have remained close. She is now in her early 90s with no remaining living family besides a slightly younger sister. This week we have received a letter saying that she wants to make it so that her will is altered to be split between her sister and us. This is incredibly kind and not something we expected. She has asked us to let her know if this is something we would like and that we can say to her verbally, which DH did when he came by with her shopping on Friday, but that could we write a letter and copy in her solicitor too.
I’m struggling with the wording of this letter. I don’t want to write something like “we would be delighted” or “your generous offer is much appreciated” because it hints at a glee in her potential demise.
So wise MNers, how do I word this?
Also, she’s the owner of a modest home and a bit of savings, it’s not like we are set to inherit millions and anyway, there’s a good chance she will end up in care and all of her assets will be eaten up so this isn’t some kind of gloaty post. I have no expectations from her estate at all, I just want to write a letter that is respectful.
Thanks in advance.