"Instead of talking to her about your concerns which she may or may not share pick one part of her inheritance and ask her if she'd like your help in dealing with it. The van is probably the easiest place to start. Tell her that you've noticed she doesn't drive it, and you have some ideas about what to do with it, if she's open."
"You could help her sell it, of course, but it could also do a lot of good as a donation to a charitable organization that needs reliable transportation. Now, she may not be looking for suggestions. But it's likely that some of the decision difficulty she's experiencing comes from being overwhelmed by logistics. This happens to all of us, at times, but it can be especially tough when paired with grief. She may need someone on the outside to offer her a hand."
A woman in her mid-50s inherited a condo and a paid-off van after caring for her ailing mother and has been covering taxes, HOA fees, maintenance, and other expenses for years without making decisions. She plans to move into the inherited condo eventually but remains indecisive and spends time helping others while not working. The recommended approach is to offer targeted, hands-on help with one specific inherited item—such as the van—rather than confronting her about indecision. Practical options include selling or donating the van. Decision difficulty often stems from logistical overwhelm and grief, and external assistance can help resolve the situation.
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