What do you expect from America on line! They probably really do think Edinburgh is in Wales.

Thankyou very much, my sentiments exactly!

Hello Nicola I respect what you said but as a parent of four children regardless of what my children and I go through I would not cut them out of my will. I am not saying that I will be leaving money there is also posessions to think about as well. But the stars will do what they want because they are stars. The public should st

I totally agree with your comment. Just the fact that you are "blood relatives" does not automatically entitle you. I feel that in any situation, you have to earn your keep and prove your worth. The"american way" has gotten way too lax in the upbringing "if they wish to call it that" of their children. The children of today are very spoiled and lazy and have no drive. That is not true of all of them, but it is true of a good majority. The children of today feel that they are entitled, just because they have always gotten their way at home. It is a very rude awakening for them in the real world.

Nicola:

Since you say you're in the field of paleoclimatology -- or, as you put it here: -- "the field of palaeoclimate" -- uh, maybe you should learn to spell the word?! Try writing this fifty times: PALEOCLIMATE [&/or PALEOCLIMATOLOGY] then you may never misspell your profession's title again! :-/ (Just like to help, when it's needed)! :-) That's all I had .... hope this helps ....

He has to be Scottish or else the people there wouldn't want to make him their king. Also, he is a true Scotsman because he insists on having film locations near places where he can golf. He was able to anger Goldfinger on a golf course by switching balls with his to make it look like he purposely hit the wrong ball.

I'm so glad for you and yours. How 'bout you invest in me and my husband to finish restoring/remodeling an old motel in little old Kernville, California. We've worked hard and just need a little boost. Nothing was ever given to us. But we were taught if you want to eat and attain wordly possesions, you must learn how to work and do it with a good attitude. Our parents took us side by side and taught us by example. We've raised 8 kids(mixed families) all on our own. But we also want to bless them with something, even if it is small. Sean Connery or not. I'm not saying he should keep holding his sons hand. I'm saying blood is blood. How responsible was Mr. Connery in setting up a continual or perceived continuous enablement? Shame! on you, first of all Mr. Sean Connery and then of course. Shame! on you, Jason. When we have the "someone owes me" or "I'm entitled" attitude, we have already set ourselves up for failure or dissappointment. Thats the short and long of it!

Well since he is known to beat his wife, I'm sure that he is also a monster when it comes to raising children so,...he feels he's such a GReat man because he got where he is on his own?? Well where is he really? A two-bit hollywood actor! What a joke. Why doesnt he make something of his own life, then his children could look up to him with pride instead of embarassment!!

i am african american scots-irish. why in the hell did the author of this story call mr. connery welsh? i guess the author was born in the 80s or 90s. aren't they the tech generations with research at their finger tips?

It depends on the child. I don't think one is instantly entitled to their parents, grandparent's money. For all we know there's more to this story. I certainly haven't heard of Connery's son. Maybe the son has a drug problem. Maybe he's 45 and is just coasting, waiting for dear ole pop to croak. In this tabloid obsessive society we see how some of the offsprings of the rich and famous act. They don't know the value of a dollar and are just waiting to drink and snort up their parent's hard earned money. Everyone has the right to say where they want their money to go. You worked for it-you decide.

Helen Dixon:

Just FYI -- Palaeo is the correct spelling. Like encylopaedia, paediatrician, etc. Americans have dropped the "a". And, actually I'm a palynologist (I just say "the field of palaeoclimate" in order to avoid confusing the simple minded, like yourself, who would probably move on to tell me that I am a PALEONTOLOGIST and ask me to spell that for practise). Might I assume that you are an AMERICAN kindergarten teacher?

First I remember reading some press reports about how great it was that J. Bond was going to be played again by an Irish actor when Brosnan took over the roll. Obviously wrong and adding to confusion. 2nd the argument with his son was because Connery claimed the son got work because of the father. Dropping the Connery name seems logical for the son to do. To prove to his father he could make it on his own. I don't remember Martin Sheen complaining about the names his children have chosen to work under. Even with all the problems that Chralie has had.

Sometimes there are good reasons to disinherit one's grown child. I lost a dear friend several years ago who was an alcoholic. His mother, who loved him more than was wise, had left everything to him when she died. He drank himself to death six months later. As for me, my oldest son is a meth addict, and to leave him money would be to sign his death warrant, too -- which I won't do. Money is NOT love.

I would suggest you consult an attorney about your situation - the trustee does not have the power to circumvent or alter the terms of the will. Depending upon the terms of the trust, your wife should be given control of her own money. I'd also petition for a complete accounting of the trust. A trustee is normally required to provide this on a yearly basis.
Good luck!

Aloha C

Humm just a word here not a arguement but Dr. Phil? Please don't tell me your getting your therphy from the T.V? Besides did you know he is not even lieniced in California?