27/05/2026
Money is STILL one of the most taboo subjects between family members. And having a conversation with aging parents can be the trickiest of all.
Sometimes it takes an outsider to come in and facilitate, to keep the conversation from becoming too emotionally charged and help you reach the right outcomes for everyone.
Not talking about money can lead to parents being unable to financially support themselves in later life, problems paying for additional care that might be required or a nasty inheritance tax bill, some of which could have been avoided if Dad wasn’t so stubborn about letting people help.
If you’re in this situation with your parents, a financial advisor might be able to get the ball rolling on sorting this out.
When did you last talk to your parents about money?