“This is not from Thomas.”

“What is it?”

“Raymond contacted my office this morning.”

Already.

“What did he want?”

Vance handed me a printed email.

Raymond had written:

As Evelyn Carter Mercer’s closest blood relative and likely future representative, I am requesting a summary of all estate assets she has inherited, copies of property documents, and confirmation of whether she has signing authority over the trust. Given Evelyn’s age and recent emotional stress, I intend to assist her in managing these matters.