Released: July 01, 2013

Using your will to reward — or punish

Source: Michelle Singletary - The Washington Post

Q: Dear Michelle, this post will undoubtedly elicit howls of outrage, but I have many friends who feel the same way. I am a wealthy widow with five children and 13 grandchildren, and you’d better believe I’m leaving my money to those whose lifestyle I support. No one who married outside our faith, is involved in a same-sex relationship or has lived with a partner without benefit of matrimony is going to get a penny. I view this the same as making charitable contributions. Why would I give money to groups that support causes I oppose? The same goes for children and grandchildren who reject my views. To me that’s a no-brainer.

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