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Originally Posted by Baz
Doug:
That would be great perfect for me except Mom refuses to move from her home and neighborhood. She loves it there and has a bunch of good neighbors so that's the way it is - for now anyway. I had spoken to her a year or so ago about moving a little closer (like a couple houses down) when a nearby home came on the market at a decent price, but it fell on deaf ears sorta speak.
Thanks for the reply!
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Well, that's kind of where my MIL is too. We have an empty apartment at our house. She's not moving in because she likes her neighborhood. However, when she's too old to take care of herself, she won't likely be out enjoying the neighborhood anyway.
It makes sense from the point when she'd need care brought in or her being sent to a home for the aged. As of now she gets to choose. She gets to be with one of her daughters rather than bunk with some stranger. And that day may never come when she needs skilled care.
When we built our house I told her now was the time to make this decision. If you are in a build or remodel situation this may be a good time to talk about this option.
My MIL has already created a trust and has a designated one of the children as the administrator.
My parents also have a trust in which I am the administrator.
Next, I'll have to do the same for my children.