At 73, I Married My Dying High School Sweetheart as His Final Wish—After the Funeral, His Lawyer Knocked on My Door and Said, “You Walked Right Into His Trap”

No spouse.

His existing estate plan left much of his property to charitable organizations and several relatives.

The proposed marriage changed things.

“I need to be clear,” Mr.

Vance said.

“Thomas may revise his estate plan.

But I represent Thomas.

I do not represent you.”