Offsetting a debt with maaser money
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Question
Shalom and blessing,
My parents owe me a very large sum of money, and I know that they really have no reasonable way to pay it back.
In addition, I give them my maaser every month.
My question is: may I stop giving them the monthly maaser, and instead count that amount each month as an offset against their debt to me, until it reaches the full amount of the debt?
My parents owe me a very large sum of money, and I know that they really have no reasonable way to pay it back.
In addition, I give them my maaser every month.
My question is: may I stop giving them the monthly maaser, and instead count that amount each month as an offset against their debt to me, until it reaches the full amount of the debt?
Answer
Shalom and blessing,
This is possible.
It may be that if their financial situation is tight, it would be preferable to postpone the offset to a time when things are more relaxed, or to offset part of the maaser and continue giving them part.
It is worthwhile to ask them which way is convenient for you and for them.
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