The line clicked again, and I heard Mr. Jackson’s voice, calm and measured. « Claire, how can I help you today? »
« Mr. Jackson, » I started, « I just received the amended trust document from my mother. I was hoping you could explain what this means for me and my brother. »
There was a pause on the other end, a hesitation that made my heart skip a beat. « Claire, the amendment outlines some changes to the distribution of assets. It’s important you discuss this with your mother directly, as she can provide her reasoning behind the adjustments. »
« But what kinds of changes are we looking at? » I pressed, trying to keep the frustration from my voice.
« Without going into specifics over the phone, I can say that it involves a reallocation of certain properties and financial assets, » he replied, his tone professional yet distant.
I sighed, realizing this conversation wouldn’t yield the clarity I was hoping for. « Thank you, Mr. Jackson. I appreciate your time, » I said, ending the call with more questions than answers.
My brother’s reply came through just as I set the phone down: « We need to meet. This sounds serious. I’m coming over. »
His urgency matched my own, and I found comfort in the fact that we would face this together. Whatever our mother had decided, we would navigate it as a united front.
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