“Should Margaret remarry, all discretionary trustee power over the land assignment passes immediately to her lawful spouse.”

Wade pushed up his silver-framed glasses.

“Arthur was counting on her staying single.

As long as she stayed Kade’s widow with no new husband, Arthur kept sole control of the trust through the bank.”

“Arthur blocked access to the safe deposit box at First National,” I said.

“Because the original trust deed was inside it.”

“He knew that if you married her, his legal authority over church property ended the moment the certificate was filed,” Wade said.

“How long until the recording window opens?” I asked.