After Son Sells Her House, Woman Leaves Inheritance to Neighbor’s Daughter – Story of the Day
Jake placed his mother in a nursing home and sold her house when she got too old and forgot about her until it was time to get his inheritance. But his mother gave everything to a stranger, and Jake has to find a way to get it back.
“I’m glad you could make it, Jake,” Mr. Thompson shook Jake’s hand and sat across from him.
“So what’s the deal, Mr. Thompson?” Jake anxiously shifted in his seat. “I’m hoping the will is going to be pretty straightforward as I expect Mom’s assets are going to be mine.”
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Mr. Thompson sighed and clasped his hands on the table. “I’m afraid that’s not the case here, Jake,” he said. “I do understand your expectations, and that’s the reason I thought it was better to discuss this in person. Your mother’s will is quite…unusual. And she demanded that you know about it.”
“What? What do you mean?” Jake’s body stiffened.
“Well,” sighed the lawyer. “She has decided to leave her entire fortune to a foundation dedicated to psychiatry, making Mrs. McKinsey the trustee of her money. Here,” Mr. Thompson showed him the will.
Jake’s eyes widened as he read the document. “Are you kidding me? Who is this Mrs. McKinsey woman? I’ve never heard Mom even mention her!”
“Mrs. McKinsey is the daughter of your mother’s old neighbor and a doctor at a psychiatric hospital, but I don’t know why she came to this decision.”
Jake’s phone rang, but he ignored the incoming call to keep talking to the lawyer. The calls continued until a message flashed across the screen: “If you don’t pay the money back in 72 hours, you are dead! Time is running out, loser!”
Jake insulted and screamed at the lawyer for his incompetence and slammed the door on his way out. He ran to his car, did a quick internet search on his phone, and drove directly to the Denver Psychiatric Hospital to see Mrs. McKinsey, the chief neurologist. Her first name was Sarah.
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“I’m Jake, Rose’s son,” Jake said, shaking her hand tightly.
“Oh, I see. I think I know why you’re here, Jake,” Sarah nodded.
“Well, I’m glad you know,” he quipped.
“It’s only natural that your mother’s decision angers you,” the doctor began. “But you should know you have an older brother, Jake. He has autism. Your mother just wanted to ensure his well-being and...