“Inheritance is determined by the will and applicable law,” Lawrence replied patiently. “Your husband left no children and he included specific provisions regarding the estate.”
He turned to another section of the document and continued reading.
“To my wife Tracy Caldwell I grant temporary residency rights to the penthouse apartment located near Lake Shore Drive for a period not exceeding five years along with a monthly allowance of three hundred thousand dollars intended for maintenance and living expenses provided she does not contest this will or interfere with the executor.”
Tracy inhaled sharply while her advisor whispered urgently beside her.
“Three hundred thousand a month,” she repeated with disbelief, though her voice trembled slightly. “Is that supposed to be generous?”
“It is a conditional legacy,” the attorney explained calmly.
I remained silent because the realization slowly forming in my mind was stranger than happiness.
My son had clearly understood something about his marriage that I had only suspected.
Tracy straightened her shoulders and forced a cold smile.
“I will challenge this in court,” she declared. “If necessary I will drag his mother into the case as well.”