After a break, the attorney reviewed the evidence against the amendment’s wording.

The trustees then recorded a determination that the conditions governing the children’s interests had been met, subject to the prescribed administrative steps and any permitted challenge.

Under that determination, controlling beneficial interests would pass to Noah, Ethan, Sophia, and Olivia through the trust arrangements for minors.

Education accounts and other provisions would be administered for their benefit.

They would not simply receive a mansion or a suitcase of cash; there would be fiduciary responsibilities, reporting, and safeguards.

Daniel stared at the decision.