There was also evidence of his consistent intention to leave the home to the granddaughter who had lived there for seventeen years.

Mom’s lawyer questioned whether Grandpa’s illness had affected his judgment.

Arthur described his belief that the house should pass to the older generation.

Those were arguments the court could consider, but neither turned expectation into proof.

When I was asked about my relationship with Grandpa, my voice shook.

I described our routines.

The garden.

The meals.