A trust officer named Mr. Feldman met us.
He had gray hair and the expression of a man who had already been informed our day was unusual.
Rebecca placed several documents on the desk.
Mr. Feldman sighed.
“I wondered when this would happen.”
I stared at him.
“You knew Melissa?”
“Yes.”
Grace leaned forward.
“What did our mother leave us?”
Mr. Feldman looked at Rebecca.
She nodded.
He opened a file.
“Your mother was compensated through several mechanisms relating to the Ashford matter.”
“How?”
“She provided evidence leading to the recovery of diverted funds. Before her death, she also purchased certain distressed claims from investors who wanted immediate settlement.”
I frowned.
“Melissa bought claims?”
“She believed she could trace and recover the assets.”
Of course she did.
My sister never knew how to leave a puzzle unfinished.
Mr. Feldman continued.
“Following litigation and asset recovery, those claims became significantly more valuable.”