![]() ![]() Mum gets just over £30,000 a year in pension income thanks to part of Dad’s pension continuing after he died, but she doesn’t have a lot else apart from the house. He did pay for an upgrade to the shared kitchen, and had the downstairs loo converted into a shower room so Mum has access to everything she needs on one floor as she finds the stairs challenging these days. ![]() I believe they split the bills for running the house 50/50, but my brother is effectively living rent-free. They both feel blessed they had each other in lockdown, and my brother has been instrumental in getting Mum active on social media, streaming her entertainment (she loves The Crown) and online shopping. He got divorced nine years ago and moved in with Mum, who has really enjoyed having his company and the regular contact it encourages with her grandchild and great grandchildren. My brother (58) lives with my mum (83) in her house. All our letters are genuine but writers are anonymous. Email or fill out the form below with your own moral money conundrum and it could be answered in a future column.
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