Millennials and other younger adults express growing concern that they may not be able to rely on a promised “Great Wealth Transfer” from aging Boomers. Multiple reports focus on the expectation gap as the oldest Boomers begin turning 80 and the transition of wealth is said to be slower or smaller than many anticipated. The articles point to a narrative that while some Millennials claim they would rather not take on caregiving responsibilities for aging parents, economic realities could leave them with fewer alternatives. One outlet frames the situation around reduced inheritance values, describing inheritances that may be worth far less than expected—citing figures that suggest inheritance could shrink to around 40 cents on the dollar. Across sources, the central theme is that demographic aging and changing household wealth dynamics increase pressure on younger generations. The coverage does not provide a single policy solution, but it emphasizes that shrinking or delayed inheritance may affect decisions about caring for parents, including practical and financial constraints that could make refusal difficult.