“Are you calling from your parents’ property?”
“Yes.”
“Is Mrs.
Morris with you?”
“Jessica is here.”
“Please don’t discuss the details with anyone until I can review the originals.”
“I have copies.
The documents include a power of attorney, a home equity agreement, and an authorization to transfer the property into a trust.
The authorization contains a forged signature.”
The attorney’s voice changed immediately.
“Do not sign anything.
Do not give anyone the originals.
I’m leaving my office now.”
“How long?”
“Forty minutes, perhaps less.”
I gave him the address.
When I ended the call, Dad was still sitting on the bucket.
Mom had brought him a glass of water, and he held it between both hands.
Jessica stood apart from them.
“Did you know Caleb was trying to put the house in a trust?”
I asked.
“No.”
“Did you give him copies of my identification?”
She closed her eyes.
