"Ask Amy: Inheritance Concerns Amid Father's Long Absence from Wife"

A person, Bee, reached out to their estranged father during a security clearance process and discovered he's been separated from his wife for over six years without intending to divorce. Bee is concerned about future legal complications regarding inheritance and is contemplating contacting the estranged wife to understand her perspective. Amy Dickinson advises Bee to encourage their father to engage in estate planning and to research inheritance laws before deciding whether to involve the estranged wife, suggesting a cautious approach to avoid entanglement in the complex situation.