“She didn’t leave a dime,” Gregory said.

“The woman lived on baked goods and stubbornness.”

“Then why do you need me to sign a waiver?”

“Because the court sees you as a direct heir, and the judge won’t stamp the final closure until all the heirs sign off.”

I read the second paragraph out loud.

“The undersigned forever waives the right to audit, contest, or review any financial transfers made prior to the date of death.”

I looked up at him.