He asked if it could be surrendered to the estate administrator.

I told him bank policy requires a court order.”

“Did he raise his voice?”

“He did.

I find that bank policy is usually the best answer to a raised voice.” Franklin allowed himself a small smile.

“I told him to come back with a judge’s signature.

He didn’t have one.”

Forty minutes later Samantha parked in the county courthouse loading zone, and we walked fast through the side door.