“Just confirming sole beneficiary status.”

“The sole owner of record since the 2012 trust transfer is Leah Miller,” the examiner said, her voice dry over the small speaker.

“No other signatures are authorized.”

“Any liens or encumbrances recorded in the last ninety days?” Dalton asked.

“Nothing recorded in ninety days,” the examiner said.

“Thanks, Sarah,” Dalton said.

Dalton ended the call and set the receiver back in its plastic cradle.

“To get your money back and enforce this deed, we start formal legal action against your mother and father,” Dalton said.