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”

I appreciated that sentence immediately.

Then he handed me a card.

Judith Hale, Elder Law and Estate Planning.

“She has no relationship with Thomas.

If you want independent advice about how marriage affects your property or whether you should execute your own documents, call her.”

Thomas said:

“I want you to.”

I frowned.