samuelsosa says:
Feeling bad is part of the program, your father died

 

Feeling bad about accepting the money is pretty silly....its life insurance money........this was his plan.........one of his sons if not all need money, and hes able to provide that. Great thing

 

Sorry jeff.

ChrisTinaz says:
No it's not weird. I find myself in the same boat. Feeling guilty. Mom had to die for this money. Would Mom approve of my doing this or that with the money. Would she want me to share it with my siblings or others. I have no peace at all, if I have to make a decision to spend any of it. Then I feel so guilty when I do. Sleepless nights over it. Yucky tummy as well. Also it's almost insulting to receive this kind of money because you feel like there isn't enough money in the world that could replace them. The best advice I can give you is to not spend any of it until you've had plenty of time to grieve. 6 months is what most people recommend. (With the exception of course being taking care of Dad's unfinished financial affairs) Sorry for your loss. As for the wedding ring, only you can make that call. It's easier to make if Dad liked the wife and supported your marriage. I struggled with making the decision to pay off our credit card 3,000. Looking back though, that's what my Mom left the money for.