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Love, Divorce and Everything else
Chapter 27: Prepare for Battle

After leaving the hospital, Ryan went home and spoke to a few of his attorney friends and colleagues, and shared the cases and how he needs to proceed further. He then called Albert's lawyer and asked about the will and the total worth of the property. He then asked him about Albert's previous will and how many times the will was changed by Albert. The lawyer told him that Albert had changed his will 4 times in the last 35 years. First, he wanted his brother to have everything, then included his sister-in-law as well. When they had Jack, he added Jack as well with the major part of the property (50% to his brother and sister-in-law and 50% to Jack). But over 5 years ago, Albert had called him and asked to discard all 3 wills, destroy all copies of those wills, and prepare a document stating all wills created and signed before 2015 will be considered null and void. He said he did not trust Margaret and felt she might still press claims against his wish after his death, and created a new will under and her child will receive 50% share immediately after his death and the remaining 50% for her child's future when she turns 18. He feels that 50% will help Myra raise her child well and support her family, so she won't have to work anymore. The companies run on their own, so the money she earns from them can provide a great life. He was also very specific that the house where his brother and sister-in-law live goes to Myra, as...