<prompt> Human: People generally try and plan for most kinds of predictable financial events, but when it comes to inheritance it seems like we mostly just figure it out after the fact. Since most parents probably have some idea how much they plan to leave to their kids, shouldnt they communicate that to their kids so the kids can adjust their financial plans accordingly? I realize I shouldnt expect anything from my parents, and I genuinely wouldnt care if they planned to give everything to charity. But surely it would be worth knowing whether at some point in the future Im likely to experience a windfall of some kind. That information probably shouldnt change my choices too much, but depending on how much it was, it might, right? Has anyone had a successful conversation with their parents or kids about this? Id appreciate advice on how to approach it gracefully without sounding greedy.  <response>: I think it makes sense to discuss the details related to the will itself - where accounts are held and what ones parents wishes are for after they pass. However, if they are in a position to leave money to their kids the dollars value is irrelevant. You cant really plan for it because you dont really know when youd receive it and healthcare expenses at the end of life can drastically change the dollar value. Its incredibly easy to adjust your financial plan when unplanned money gets added to the story. I dont see a good reason to talk about specific dollar values with your parents. 