If I bought a very expensive house for my father, should I ensure that if anything happens to him the house will return to me?

Id like to gift my father a house. My father is married to my stepmother and they have two children. Throughout the years my step mother has never treated me well. When I try to have a relationship with my siblings Im blocked or given a lot of difficulty. If I do not say anything it is very likely that my father would leave the house to his wife and children. And they will of reaped the benefits from a person they did not treat fairly. Should I just ignore this or ensure the house is returned to me?
P.S. I would not kick them out or anything. They just would not be able to sell it and get money from me.

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User41 · 36-40, M

I think you already know the the answer

Shell · 31-35, F

@User41 I think I would prefer that it returns to me or Im the sole owner but I dont know if Im seeming selfish. So Im asking opinions

User41 · 36-40, M

Selfish?

Your buying them a house! There’s nothing selfish about making sure it returns to you.

An I wouldn’t keep it a secret either.

@Shell

Shell · 31-35, F

@User41 My stepmother will be sure to convince my dad otherwise so Im just making sure Im not beung selfish

User41 · 36-40, M

If he’s that easily swayed maybe buying him a house isn’t the best of ideas.

But Idk him. Or the situation as well as you do. Just make sure you don’t get screwed over.

@Shell

Shell · 31-35, F

@User41 Our relationship is complicated

User41 · 36-40, M

I’ve noticed. An that’s fine.

Just make sure you don’t get screwed in the end.

@Shell

Shell · 31-35, F

@User41 Yes thats what Im worried about too. Ill ensure it doesnt happen