PART 3: The Name Written in the Will

Richard took out a blue folder and set it on the hallway console, carefully away from the vase of funeral lilies.

“Before I read anything,” he said, “I want everyone to understand the distinction between a family’s expectations and a person’s legal wishes.

Samuel consulted independent counsel on the final documents because I am his brother.

His capacity was assessed, and he signed in front of the required witnesses.

The signed originals are secured.