Iris Held On to Her Paid-Off Title When Her Father Threatened to Call the Police

“Is your name on that joint bank account?” she asked.

“No,” I said.

“Three years ago he told me it was easier if only his name was on it so he could write checks straight to local Portland contractors.”

“So legally it was his account,” Monica said flatly.

“What about your Toyota?”

“I have the paid state title upstairs in my folder,” I said.

“Clear bank stamp from three years ago.”

“Did he co-sign the original lease seven years ago when you bought it?”