“The investment account contained $803,417.29 when we began the separation process,” Fiona said.
“After taxes, legal fees, and the transfer he authorized last week, the remaining balance is approximately $214,000.”
Logan absorbed the number.
“How much did he give away?”
“Five hundred seventy-five thousand dollars.”
Chelsea’s eyes widened, but she did not speak.
“The money is being placed into a housing fund for retired teachers,” Fiona continued.
“Your father’s mother was a teacher.
Your mother taught elementary school for thirty-one years.”
“I know,” Logan said.
“Albert has also established a smaller reserve for himself.
He plans to move into an independent-living apartment within the next several months.
The reserve is sufficient for his needs, assuming he continues to live modestly.”
“He could have kept all of it,” Logan said.
“Yes.”
“Why didn’t he?”
Fiona looked at him carefully.
“Because he decided that giving you an inheritance while you were still depending on him would not be an act of love.
