Using US stats, a 66 yro woman has a life expectancy of 19 years and:
82% likelihood of living 10 years to 76
67% chance of living 15 yrs to 81
47% chance of living 20 yrs to 86
25% chance of living 25 yrs to 91 and
9% chance of living 30 yrs to 96
you could probably come up with a more relevant set of odds using british stats and information specific to the woman, like smoking, heath and family history.
But the odds are fairly good that the kid will make it to adulthood with a living mother... and there better be some awfully careful backup plans in case it doesn''t work out that way. But all parents should have life insurance, godparent plans, etc.
82% likelihood of living 10 years to 76
67% chance of living 15 yrs to 81
47% chance of living 20 yrs to 86
25% chance of living 25 yrs to 91 and
9% chance of living 30 yrs to 96
you could probably come up with a more relevant set of odds using british stats and information specific to the woman, like smoking, heath and family history.
But the odds are fairly good that the kid will make it to adulthood with a living mother... and there better be some awfully careful backup plans in case it doesn''t work out that way. But all parents should have life insurance, godparent plans, etc.