Dear Abby: I want to be fair to both my kids, but worry about leaving money to alcoholic son in my will
By Abigail Van Buren
Published on April 29, 2026.
A mother of a 32-year-old son, who has an alcohol problem, is concerned about leaving money to his alcoholic son in her will despite her hardworking daughter and son's inability to work. She has a will to split evenly between them, but worries about creating a rift between them if he chooses to drink himself to death. This dilemma is not alone among parents of addicts who share it. An attorney who specializes in wills and trusts can help in this case.
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