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Is it rude to ask for my Grandad's inheritance NOW?

I really want to go on holiday and do a round the world trip, but I am going to need in excess of £6k to do it - even on a budget! :rolleyes:

I know in a few years time I may get a big inheritance off my Grandad, but by then I will probably be working 9-5 to pay the rent, so I can't just quit the job and go backpacking!

The time is now. But would it sound rude and ungrateful to ask for it all now?

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Reply 1

Emaemmaemily

Do you mean to say that your granddad ha e not passed away yet?

If so, then yes it is awful to ask for it now, in my opinion. That's what he intends to give you when he dies!
Asking for some kind of help, unrelated to inheritance isn't out of the question. Or, save up to do it (or work on the trip, to help cover it).
Lots of people do these things in their late twenties rather than earlier.

Reply 2

username677182

If your Granddad is still alive, then that's disgusting to even contemplate asking for it.

Reply 3

pane123

Yes, that is very rude and your grandfather should cut you out of his will if you ask.

Reply 4

DiddyDec01

Depends how close you are.

Reply 5

RFJ

This really made me laugh.

Reply 6

username1221160

I'd say go for it. Better to transfer assets now than get stung by a few hundred thousand pounds of inheritance tax upon death. My family have been doing it for years.

Reply 7

stargirl63

Just ask your granddad for some money, and see what he says. I wouldn't mention inheritance though. He may mention it himself actually with regards to his reply " well maybe we could dip into your inheritance just this once" ...

You just need to approach it in a polite way.

I don't personally see a problem, if you're going to get it anyway, you may as well get it at a time when you actually need it.

Reply 8

username1201943

He should ask for your inheritance now instead if you have anything to give.

Reply 9

stevemolan

The way you are wording it is rude. Point blank and rude. There are ways to ask for the money if other ways though - just don't mention inheritance, wills, or any of that... OR save up yourself and appreciate it more ;-)

Reply 10

iamu

what if he was to pass away now. wink wink OP

Reply 11

River85

Original post by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

I really want to go on holiday and do a round the world trip, but I am going to need in excess of £6k to do it - even on a budget! :rolleyes:

If you were in genuine financial difficulty and needed help, then asking a relative for help (phrasing it as best you can) is fine. However to effectively ask "can I have my inheritance now, before you die" is certainly rude, especially for something which, though desirable, is not essential.

Ultimately it is your grandad's money until he dies.

Reply 12

bubadeeboop

how do you even know you will get inheritance from your Grandad, he might leave it all to charity, or a close friend, or he may take a new lover and marry in which case they would be able to claim most of it.

What if he lives another 20+ years and has nothing left for himself?

Reply 13

tillytots

Go out get a job and pay for it yourself

Reply 14

KittyRe-play

Are you feeling okay?

Reply 15

the bear

ask Gramps to go round the world with you...

Reply 16

aristocats_

I'm noting that you say you 'MAY' get an inheritance...

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Reply 17

Allaboutthatbass

Yeah sorry buddy but it's very rude.. either get a job to save up as much as possible and maybe ask for him to help you out, or wait till you're older. Just because you'll have one jobs doesn't mean you can't quit, not everyone's life structure is the same. You'll just have to postpone stuff like children (if you'd want to have them anyway).

Reply 18

TimmonaPortella

lol, 'well, you're going to die soon, so can I have your money now please?'

I would ask for help in the form of a loan, if you know a family member has the cash and isn't doing anything with it.