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? asked in Family & RelationshipsFamily · 5 years ago

What is my moral obligation to help take care of my mother?

My mother is in old age and declining in health. She needs help at home.

My mother created a trust to give half her estate to her favorite child.

The favorite child thinks we should all help our mother equally.

Out of the nine children, only the favorite and one other sibling are willing to help.

I have financially supported myself since I was 12 years old and am now middle aged.

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  • 5 years ago

    This is something only you can answer. You have two choices, help your elderly mother knowing that she favors another sibling, but still feel good about yourself. Or, choose to not help her because you feel betrayed and bitter by her choices and actions. This is a difficult one, you have no moral obligation to your mother (even if others say "She s your mom, you re supposed to take care of her!"). If she treated you badly throughout your life and you never truly felt loved by her, you do not have to search for her approval. On the other hand, if you feel that by helping her it gives you peace of mind and knowing that you have compassion, even if that person doesn t deserve it, then help her. Do not judge yourself either way. Do what you feel, inside, that is best to do for YOU.

  • 5 years ago

    Moral obligation is for all the children to help out in some way. Sometimes it's just not practical. You have to do what's right for you and what you can live with after.

  • 5 years ago

    The child that is getting 1/2 the estate should do most of the care for your mother.

    You should do what you think you should do. Helping her will make you feel better when she passes. You won't have any guilt feelings.

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    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Each of the 9 children should help out. If not equally then as close to equal as possible. Use a lawyer if necessary.

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  • 5 years ago

    Do what you can. You needn't give up your weekends or drain your retirement account but out h in a little.

  • 5 years ago

    Morally you should help her, as she is your mother, not for the financial reward you will gain when she dies

  • 5 years ago

    i think you should take care of her since she took care of you

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