I get what you are saying Arthur.

I have financially helped both my sons many times in their lives they are now both in their 50s and still need help.

I am the youngest of what was a family of 8 children, my late parents were left about £300 once many years ago, but I have always known that despite we have some more distant family who are financially better off, there was unlikely ever be any money coming my way.

In general children seem to expect we can leave them something when we depart this life, but I think with the social service cuts, it will be unlikely.

I have at least pre paid for my funeral, so they wont be scratching around for funds to dispatch me. as my parents did with theirs.
Mick.