[Moonman62]

My Dad split years ago. My Mom has never made a plan in life except to be devious and dump her burden on me. Her only asset is a twenty year old car. Both of them have college degrees and professional careers at one time.

I would love for my Mom to win the lottery even if I never saw a dime of it. Even though you may not inherit that much, it could be a lot worse.

[Myrddin]

My dad did a good job of planning for retirement. He paid a significant percentage over 27 1/2 years in the Navy to ensure that mom had a comfortable retirement when he died. She is comfortable and financially self sufficient. I really don't care whether there is any inheritance. If it happens, it will be added to my investments for my own eventual retirement.