My five-year-old daughter’s head struck the edge of the Christmas table before she crashed onto the hardwood floor.
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Chapter 24 - LILY LEARNS THE NUMBERS
At sixteen, Lily received full trust education.
Hart House operating rights.
Diversified investments.
Preservation reserves.
Tax obligations.
Future beneficiary rights.
She asked:
“How much is all of it worth?”
The adviser gave a range.
She stared.
“That’s ridiculous.”
“It is substantial.”
“Can Mom spend it?”
“No.”
“Dad?”
“No.”
“Grandpa Richard?”
“No.”
“Me?”
“In increasing amounts under the trust terms.”
“Can I give it all away?”
“Not while certain preservation obligations remain.”
She looked at me.
“Grandma Evelyn really liked rules.”
“Yes.”
“Did they help?”
“Yes.”
“Were they controlling?”
“Sometimes.”
She smiled.
May you like
“Both.”
My daughter had learned the family word.
