Three months earlier, Brandon had proposed moving my investments into a family trust.
He described it as a convenient way to simplify estate planning.
But when Susan Blake reviewed the documents, she discovered provisions that could give Brandon substantial control over distributions.
I hadn’t requested those provisions.
Susan advised me not to sign.
Brandon had been irritated.
“Why do you need a lawyer involved? I’m your son.”
I’d replied, “Because these are important legal documents.”
He’d sulked for days.
Now, after my birthday, his attempts to obtain financial authority seemed increasingly concerning. TrackInvestments
I asked Daniel to document every request and release no confidential information without proper authorization.
He agreed.
Shortly afterward, Melissa arrived at my house.
She was driving her Mercedes, the vehicle I’d helped arrange.
She marched through my front door looking furious.
“What have you done to us?”
I remained calm.
“Would you like coffee?”
