I Came Home Early From Columbus and Found a Deed With My Name Signed on It
“It’s just a routine property valuation check, Claire.
Frank offered to run the numbers so we’d know what the house is worth for Mom’s estate tax audit.”
“Estate tax audits go through Evelyn’s law office on Main Street,” I said.
“And Frank Vance is a commercial land developer, not a county tax assessor.”
“Frank was doing us a favor,” she said, her voice sliding easily into a quick, defensive rhythm.
“You pick apart every little detail like a trial lawyer.