Money Manners: Grandparents felt duped into attending a
fundraiser  Question: My sons go to a private school that
recently hosted "Grandparents' Day." I told my dad and his wife
about the event, and they went. Afterward, Dad said it was
nothing but a fundraiser, and complained about being pressured
to make a donation. He says I should have warned them what was
coming - that they would have turned down the invitation had
they known. I say, what's the big deal? Dad knows how to say
"no," and I don't really care whether he contributes. I just
thought they'd enjoy seeing the kids' school.  Answer: If you
wanted your father and his wife to see your sons' school, you
should have invited them to the school play.  Come on. Nobody
likes to be blindsided like that. You owe your father and his
wife an apology.  Question: My boyfriend of four years and I
love each other, and we happily share a home. The thing is, I'm
a widow with grown children, and my will leaves all my assets to
them. I've heard, though, that "common l