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”

Thomas knew Raymond believed I was financially vulnerable.

He also knew Raymond had started calling more often.

So Thomas had instructed Mr.

Vance to do three things after his death.

First:

Notify me clearly, through trust documents, exactly what Thomas had left and how it was structured.

Second:

Offer me, at the trust’s expense, continued access to independent estate-planning counsel if I wanted it.