The proposed prenuptial changes were unsigned.

That was reassuring.

But the unauthorized inquiries and Oliver’s efforts to obtain signatures required immediate attention.

Marcus helped prepare the appropriate documents to safeguard my estate plan, confirm my separate ownership, and establish a clear transfer-on-death arrangement for the children.

He also advised me to notify the bank of any suspected forged applications and to request monitoring of attempted title changes.

None of those steps transformed the house overnight.

They simply protected the rights I already had and established procedures for challenging any unauthorized action.

I signed the necessary paperwork.

Paid the fees.

Then left his office carrying the blue binder.