I’m Britain’s most hated mum & won’t leave a penny to my kids – people say I’m selfish but I’ll blow my cash on holidays
A MUM-OF-FOUR caused a stir after revealing that she won’t be leaving her kids any inheritance.
Carla Bellucci explained her plans to spend all her savings before she dies.
The 42-year-old from Hertfordshire explained her reasoning for not leaving behind a single penny.
“[We] do everything for our kids, so all I have, I’ll blow on going on holidays and living the good life,” she told What’s The Jam.
“Kids have their whole lives to earn money, so I don’t see why we should suffer.”
The glamour model said she won’t be helping her children in paying off their debts, revealing she doesn’t want to take responsibility for their “mistakes.”
She also referred back to her own experience with managing her finances.
“No one ever gave me help with money and I’ve done just fine,” Carla said.
She shared her expectations that her children look after her when she’s older.
“It’s insane continuing to give [them more],” she pointed out.
“It’s not selfish one bit, what is selfish is that kids expect us to work like dogs, then we have to give them everything.”
Carla described her reluctance to leave her “hard-earned money” in her will, saying she plans to “spend it all” before she dies.
“I think it’s crazy that people live like s**t just to give it all to their children,” she said.
“Anyone who criticises my decision can jog on.”
She added that the people who disagree with her are usually “the Karens with no teeth who don’t have a lot to p**s away.”
Carla said she has spoken with her kids about the decision, revealing that they respect and understand.
“They get things now, so don’t worry about the future,” the mum explained.
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The tax charged on the estate left behind by the deceased. This can include property, money, and possessions.
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“They want to see me enjoy my life, the kids who don’t [want the same for their parents] are awful and need a life lesson.”
She pointed out the “lovely life” she has given her kids, adding that “they are all smart and will get good jobs to support themselves.”
“They don’t expect, as it’s not in their nature,” Carla said.
“If they’re handed everything, then there’s nothing for them to work towards.”
Carla has previously shared her decision to pay her daughter £7,000 to move out and even let her two eldest children quit school.