Dear ABBY: My husband and I are drafting our wills. Our sticking point is my son’s wife. She has had affairs and spends money like crazy that they don’t have. Is there any way we can shelter from her any inheritance that he can take from us? We considered hiring a private investigator, but we wouldn’t know what we would do if an actual case came to light. We could not tell our son. Please help us decisively. — TACT IN TEXAS
Dear TACT: Because laws vary from state to state, the person who should answer this question will be your attorney or CPA. They can advise you on how to draft your wills and estate plans.
PS Since your daughter-in-law has a history of cheating, if you hire a PI and he or she finds evidence that she is cheating again, you should let your son know and the context in which the discovery was made.
Dear ABBY: My wife is constantly dirtying the floors in our house because she refuses to wear shoes in the house. She will be out all day – at work, at work, etc. — and then come home and wear the same shoes. She also did yard work and then came inside wearing the same shoes!
It’s a family trait for her – her mother does the same in her home. We recently visited her aunt and uncle – both of whom wore shoes outside the house! How do I convince my wife that our house is dirty because of this? — IN my slippers
DEAR PANOFLESH: According to the August 2024 edition of Consumer Reports, half of household dust is tracked or carried into the home from outside. The soles of our shoes can also carry viruses as well as other unhealthy and unpleasant substances. Establishing an indoor/outdoor policy can help keep your house cleaner, but lifelong habits are hard to break and your wife may have trouble adjusting. A workable compromise might be to have a doormat outside to scrape dust and debris from your shoes. Suggest them to her as a possible solution.
Dear ABBY: My son invited my husband and I to his house for Thanksgiving this year. After agreeing to go, I found out that the meal would consist of vegetarian lasagna. I feel this is inconsiderate of my stepfather and his wife because they know my husband and I have always enjoyed the traditional Thanksgiving feast (including the Thanksgiving roast turkey). Please what is your opinion? I feel like it’s not Thanksgiving without turkey. — WANT A PARTY IN THE SOUTH
DEAR WISHES: I’m so glad you asked. Thanksgiving is a tradition in which families and friends come together to give thanks for being together and enjoy the food, friendship, and freedoms we are privileged to have in this country. If you need protein, get some before you go.
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