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DH and inheritance

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Funlovingpastacat · 07/09/2019 15:42

Nc for this in case too much detail
I've been with DH about 18 years and he met my parents maybe 3 months after we got together. We used to go for meals at theirs, or they came to ours. When we had DC they babysat quite regularly.
My DM died several years ago and after that, we saw my Ddad less, he went out more, went on holidays and created a very structured routine to his week, i think to stop himself having so much time at home alone.
Since DM died i would say DH has probably come with me about 40-50% of the times i have visited Ddad with DC. Sometimes he had prior commitments, other times i felt annoyed as he prioritised hobbies or was watching something on tv etc
A few months ago Ddad became quite unwell. I asked DH to come over one day as i needed to move some things at Ddads house to make it wheelchair friendly. He said he would but had to arrange a time convenient to what he was doing that day. That was about 7-8 weeks ago. I have been visiting 2-3 times a week with and without DC, and Ddads condition has deteriorated considerably, that we are probably thinking he has weeks if not days left.
The other day DH asked me had i thought what "we " should do with my inheritance.
I found it really insensitive, and said we shouldn't talk about it. Then he said what he thought would be a good idea.
I am really pissed off that he is thinking of ideas of how to spend my dads inheritance before he has passed and that he has not made any effort to visit recently (admittedly he was at work some of the time but not every time).
I also see his parents more than he does!

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Berthatydfil · 26/10/2019 14:36

So sorry to hear this.

FarAwaySheep · 26/10/2019 14:36

I mean, my own FIL was an utter tool and neither I nor my husband could stand him. But I still did everything I could to support my DH and my inlaws when he died. Because they were bereaved, and I'm not a complete turd.

Flowers to you, OP. I'm so sorry for your loss.

forgivemeimnew · 26/10/2019 14:38

So sorry for your loss op Flowers

Please clear the house in your own time, don’t let him rush you into anything

Scarydinosaurs · 26/10/2019 14:40

I’m so sorry for your loss, OP.

Did your DH visit your dad before he passed?

I think he absolutely needs to come and help you now.

Almahart · 26/10/2019 14:42

OP so sorry about your dad Flowers. take your time with the house, it’s an important part of the grieving process. You won’t be able to sell it until probate is granted anyway so there really is no rush.

strawberry2017 · 26/10/2019 14:49

So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Sending lots of love and strength. X

InkyFANGERSInkyFace · 26/10/2019 14:58

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Your H is callous and ridiculous.
It's none of his business when and how the house is cleared. And to not be able to support you during this time, that's really sad. What a loser.

I hope he steps up for you. Flowers

SusieOwl4 · 26/10/2019 18:11

sorry for your loss . I had to clear a relatives house before they died because they were going into a care home and even that took me a long time to pick up courage because I had no idea what they wanted to do with everything . In the end we had to go through every room and box up anything of sentimental value, and even then it cost a lot to clear the house . Take time and do it when you are ready . It is a stressful thing to do.

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