Seeking Advice: Should We Gift Our Long-Built Home to Our Daughter and Her Fiancé?

Dear Society Members,

My name is Grace, and my husband, Jeffrey, and I have been tirelessly working on constructing our dream home for the past 12 years. It has been a labor of love, filled with personal sacrifices and countless hours of hard work. Our home was meant to be our retirement sanctuary, a place filled with memories of our journey and efforts.

Recently, our daughter, Eliana, who is soon to be married to Dylan, approached us with a significant request. She asked if we would consider giving our newly completed home to her and Dylan as a start to their married life. This request has left Jeffrey and I in a difficult position, emotionally and practically.

We love our daughter dearly and want to support her as she starts this new chapter in her life. However, the thought of parting with our home, into which we’ve poured so much of ourselves, is heart-wrenching. We are also concerned about our own future, as this home was intended to be our place of comfort in our older years.

We are reaching out to this community for advice. Have any of you faced a similar situation? How did you handle it? Any insights, experiences, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated as we try to find a solution that respects both our daughter’s wishes and our own needs.

Thank you for taking the time to read about our dilemma. We look forward to your thoughts and advice.

Warm regards,

Grace and Jeffrey