AboutLee Brochstein Expertise I can answer all questions on blending families and being a step parent. I can answer questions about discipline, visitation with the step children when you have your own children living with you and having your children visit with half siblings and step children in your spouses home.
Experience I was a step parent to 7 children for 5 years, as well as having two children during that marriage. I am now a step mother to 4 children that live in another state. My children have half siblings as well as step siblings at their father's house.
Education/Credentials Life experience and good common sense.
Question I am 62. My husband is 73. We have been married 31 years. My husband has a son who is 45 and an adopted daughter who is 53. He lived with the daughter only 6 months and has fairly recently reconnected with her. I have tried to be kind and generous to these children, but have been rejected and snubbed for all these years. Now that we are getting older, they are beginning to suggest that i am not well physically and mentally. I fear that they will try to take my inheritance if my husband sies before I do. How can I remain kind and loving, but resist their remarks and unkind treatment/ I do not want conflict, but I do not want to be hated because my husband chooses to leave his money to me. Thank you.
Answer Sharon: First and foremost, you have been married for 31 years and are 62! If your step kids have not made their own money by now and are not self supportive, then too bad for them! Your husband should have a will, and he will leave his estate according to the way that he sees fit. There is nothing they can do about it. If after 31 years, your husband chooses to listen to his children over you, then the problem is his. Ignore them. At your age, you are entitled!!
