Blunkett - Sell house to pay for your elderly care

[willman]

And what if the person who worked hard all their lives to earn the money wishes to leave their money to their loved ones?

 

Taking a wild guess here, but could it be that you will not be finding yourself in a position to leave anything of any particular worth behind you?

 

If that is the case, what gives you the idea that you are entitled to give your opinion on matters which do not concern or effect you?

 

Should they not be more concerned with their own welfare?

Or give them money whilst they are alive.

 

I'd rather my parents be comfortable and cared for in old age even if all i get is a box of old 45's.

 

And why do you need to resort to insults?

I'm just as entitled to an opinion as money grabbing beneficiaries or any person who's likely to grow old.

Edited February 11, 2015 by willman

[mjw47]

If my parents do without something so that they can pass on money to me when they die I'll actually be a bit annoyed with them (not that it'll matter by that stage of course!). I've done nothing to earn that money and it's theirs to spend and enjoy.

 

So your parents aren't allowed to make up their own minds and decide what they would wish to do with the money that they earned?

 

You feel you know better?

 

Not down to you though is it? They made it and they should be the ones to decide what to do with it.

 

If they would rather feel a sense of satisfaction, and gain some happiness from passing on an inheritance to their children, rather than pay even more of their hard earned money out to authorities that they have been paying out to all their lives then it's their decision isn't it?

 

That's the funny thing about parents, they don't stop caring for you and worrying about you when you reach adulthood, to them you are always their children.

 

Allow them that choice, it's theirs to do what they wish with.

[Dark Night]

And what if the person who worked hard all their lives to earn the money wishes to leave their money to their loved ones?

 

Taking a wild guess here, but could it be that you will not be finding yourself in a position to leave anything of any particular worth behind you?

 

If that is the case, what gives you the idea that you are entitled to give your opinion on matters which do not concern or effect you?

Very well said but the self harmers, green with envy wallahs won't agree.

 

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So your parents aren't allowed to make up their own minds and decide what they would wish to do with the money that they earned?

 

You feel you know better?

 

Not down to you though is it? They made it and they should be the ones to decide what to do with it.

 

If they would rather feel a sense of satisfaction, and gain some happiness from passing on an inheritance to their children, rather than pay even more of their hard earned money out to authorities that they have been paying out to all their lives then it's their decision isn't it?

 

That's the funny thing about parents, they don't stop caring for you and worrying about you when you reach adulthood, to them you are always their children.

 

Allow them that choice, it's theirs to do what they wish with.

 

Could do with more people like you on the forum.

 

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Again I agree.

 

I've always wondered why we in this country don't value our elderly. After all they have done for us as parents, friends, builders and workers we should treasure them.

 

Even in old age they are a precious assett of experience, living history, and wisdom. We should find a way of utilising that knowledge and value them as 'community elders.'

 

Sorry but you've got it all wrong on retiring they should make a will donating all your possessions to the spongers, scroungers' dossers and then do another honourable by taking an overdose so the you are not a burden on these people.

[willman]

So your parents aren't allowed to make up their own minds and decide what they would wish to do with the money that they earned?

 

You feel you know better?

 

Not down to you though is it? They made it and they should be the ones to decide what to do with it.

 

If they would rather feel a sense of satisfaction, and gain some happiness from passing on an inheritance to their children, rather than pay even more of their hard earned money out to authorities that they have been paying out to all their lives then it's their decision isn't it?

 

That's the funny thing about parents, they don't stop caring for you and worrying about you when you reach adulthood, to them you are always their children.

 

Allow them that choice, it's theirs to do what they wish with.

 

They aren't paying it to the authorities they are paying it to a service provider to be fed ,watered and have their backsides wiped.

 

Yes they should be allowed to make a choice but not whilst they are still living to need a service that comes at a cost.

[Dark Night]

Its what people used to do - the family looked after their elderly relative. If people did that, not only would they keep the house but be entitled to a care allowance as well. Some people do, but its not for everyone.

remind us what is the carer allowance that some one gets for looking after an elderly relative

[mjw47]

Should they not be more concerned with their own welfare?

Or give them money whilst they are alive.

 

I'd rather my parents be comfortable and cared for in old age even if all i get is a box of old 45's.

 

And why do you need to resort to insults?

I'm just as entitled to an opinion as money grabbing beneficiaries or any person who's likely to grow old.

 

Read the above post, it's their choice, nothing to do with you.

 

So everyone who benefits from their parents will is a ' money grabbing beneficiary ' in your world are they?

 

I resorted to insult because you asked for it, with your presumptuous post ' what right do they have to inherit ' ' Let them earn the money '.

 

The right of the people who's money it was and their right to decide who receives it when they die, that right.

 

And who say's - other than you of course - that 'they' haven't earned their own money?

 

Some people appear to have difficulty grasping the concept that when someone works hard, pays their dues and has bought assets those assets - having been acquired legitimately - are theirs to dispose of as they wish.

 

Envy tends to rear its ugly head, 'you started off the same as me, but worked harder and smarter than me so you must have it taken away from you whilst I must get a free ride '.

[Dark Night]

They aren't paying it to the authorities they are paying it to a service provider to be fed ,watered and have their backsides wiped.

 

Yes they should be allowed to make a choice but not whilst they are still living to need a service that comes at a cost.

 

So dole queue warriors, dossers and scroungers who've contributed zilch should be entitled to the same as those who've been sensible hard working and thrifty.

Hmmm strange thinking

[GLASGOWOODS]

remind us what is the carer allowance that some one gets for looking after an elderly relative

 

Carer allowance is pittance! Also saves the Government millions every year.

[Dark Night]

Read the above post, it's their choice, nothing to do with you.

 

So everyone who benefits from their parents will is a ' money grabbing beneficiary ' in your world are they?

 

I resorted to insult because you asked for it, with your presumptuous post ' what right do they have to inherit ' ' Let them earn the money '.

 

The right of the people who's money it was and their right to decide who receives it when they die, that right.

 

And who say's - other than you of course - that 'they' haven't earned their own money?

 

Some people appear to have difficulty grasping the concept that when someone works hard, pays their dues and has bought assets those assets - having been acquired legitimately - are theirs to dispose of as they wish.

 

Envy tends to rear its ugly head, 'you started off the same as me, but worked harder and smarter than me so you must have it taken away from you whilst I must get a free ride '.

The green with envy brigade who will be on at you could well be at home in chairman Mousey Dungs red army.

[mjw47]

They aren't paying it to the authorities they are paying it to a service provider to be fed ,watered and have their backsides wiped.

 

Yes they should be allowed to make a choice but not whilst they are still living to need a service that comes at a cost.

 

So how do the people who have nothing and receive this' service that comes at a cost ' for free justify occupying a room and ' having their backsides wiped'?

 

The home owner has paid tax throughout their lives, they have employed people to service their homes and have contributed the same, if not more, to the economy.

 

But now they are being asked to contribute more over and above the person in the next room.

 

Care to justify that?

 

Leaving out pure envy and malicious schadenfreude if you can.