The notary acknowledgment also had problems.

The notary had been related to Arthur’s business partner.

His commission records contained irregularities.

The deed’s legitimacy weakened further.

PART 36 — TITLE LITIGATION

Laura, as Evelyn’s descendant, had the strongest inheritance claim to Clara’s branch.

Margaret’s branch had possible interests depending on old estate distributions.

Attorneys sorted it out.

Slowly.

This is the part dramatic retellings skip.