Have I do the right thing befriending an elderly person?

Well you've mentioned money 3 times. I know too many people (in my own family) who just dropped by to see my grandmother "because she's lonesome." They couldn't wait to go through all her stuff when she went to the nursing home.

I'm thinking I've never met a wealthy man without friends or family waiting nearby. If you really enjoy his company, then that's great, but you'll be sorely disappointed if you're waiting to get rich off him.

I worked with a woman who befriended an older lady and took care of her while she was sick. She had no relatives and over 10 years later was surprised that she had left her everything in the will. You wouldn't have to take the money but could do so and donate it to charity, perhaps a charity to help people in hospice or other situations.

Don't stop being his friend that would be cruel to do to him. You don't know for sure if he is going to leave any money to you--don't worry about that and ruin a good friendship. If he brings up the subject of leaving you money just tell him nicely you don't want it and suggest you both discuss some places where he could leave it. if indeed he did leave you some anyway you could always donate it .

You got many good answers. But also, please consider that if he really is alone, he's pretty desperate to keep you as his friend. Mentioning the money may be a way to say, 'please I'm so lonesome. If you come I'll give you money."

And yes, there aren't many ppl out there who have money and no family. I'd bet he either has not much money, or he does have family, they just don't come now while he's alive.

Continue being his friend. He could just be telling you that so you'll keep coming over. Why not buy him something inexpensive but meaningful. Ask him if he'd like to adopt a dog for companionship and take him to the pound. You could walk your dogs together. You're awesome BTW.

you are able to easily spend the time traveling them yet do only no longer forget that as quickly as you lose interest of this concept they are going to be disappointed in case you without warning stop going to work out them. Forming a relationship is a lifelong dedication. Why no longer see in case you are able to only volunteer at a community nursing abode and be acquaintances with each and all of the citizens.

Please don't stop visiting your old friend. Your friendship means a lot to him. Put aside the thought of him leaving you money in his will, he may just want to leave you a little reminder of your times together. If by chance he leaves you money which you don't want, you can always use it to improve the lives of other people. You sound like someone I would be proud to call my friend. God bless.

Maintain the relationship if you both enjoy each others company. If he decides to leave you money in his will then that decision is entirely up to him. It's nobody elses business really.

Absolutely continue to be his friend! Tell him you don't want anything from him, but don't mention money in case he's not planning on giving you his money. If the conversation goes to money, tell him you'd be honored if he donated to your favorite charities.

If you want to do the right thing for this man, then you will do what's best. Only you can honestly answer this question!