DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 10 years. We live in a house he already owned before I moved in with him. He wants to make renovations to the house to increase its value. He says the house will go to his four children (all adults) when he passes.
My issue is, he’s asking me to pay for half of the renovations. To date, I have already paid in full for new windows, new doors and blinds and half the cost to renovate the two bathrooms. Now he’s asking me to pay half of the kitchen renovation. I know I have to put my foot down because it feels like I am funding his children’s inheritance. He says I am being selfish and not working with him to make improvements to “our” home. What’s your take on this? — FAIR OR NOT IN ILLINOIS
DEAR FAIR OR NOT: My take is that you are right. Save all the receipts for the improvements for which you have paid with the understanding (in writing) that upon his demise, you will be reimbursed for the monies you laid out to raise the value of the house. For guidance, discuss this with a lawyer.
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