 (Nick Galifianakis for The Post) | Hi Carolyn: My father worked most of his life as a shrewd investment banker and as a result, since his passing in 2001, my mom has lived comfortably on the interest from his investments. She hasn't spent wildly and hasn't traveled. My two older sisters and I have an inheritance coming one day, but our parents were tight-lipped about financial issues with their kids so none of us knows how much there may be. My sister has my mom's power of attorney and probably has some insight but we've never discussed it and I'm not comfortable asking because my family is critical and judgy. Normally I would not care about the specifics of the inheritance, as I have a great job, make good money, and have savings of my own, but recently I've been considering a career change that would require a master's degree and a potential pay cut. Inheritance would set my mind at ease about the cut and help in planning, but asking feels gauche and grabby. How can I navigate this situation without upsetting, offending or being perceived as counting the money prematurely? — Future Student? | 
