Chapter 18 - THE TRUST
Beatrice revised estate plan herself.
With independent attorney.
Capacity evaluation.
AAC support.
Video record.
She split assets equally between Gavin and Nora.
No special reduction due scandal.
But created lifetime trust for Tyler’s education and future first home.
She added clause:
no spouse of descendant may serve as trustee alone.
Independent fiduciary required for incapacity periods.
Not aimed only Monica.
System.
She also funded elder-advocacy program at local hospital—communication assistance for stroke patients in legal/financial decisions.
No giant vanity foundation.
Practical.
She told Gavin:
“People… think… no voice… no mind.”
He nodded.
Program motto:
Silence Is Not Consent.
Powerful.
Tyler helped design logo at school? Maybe.
He suggested speech bubble with open eye.
Program adopted simplified version.
He felt proud.
Not burden.
May you like
Healthy.
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