We arewriting to you on behalf of our client, the Estate of Kevin Gladstone, whopassed away on March 2, 2023. Please accept our condolences during thisdifficult time.

 

A smile crossed Martin Gladstone’s face. The day hadcome. Kevin Gladstone, his uncle. The man was filthy rich. Or rather, hadbeen filthy rich. No condolences were necessary. For Martin, this mail wasthe bearer of excellent news.

 

A meetingwith a probate lawyer acting on behalf of the estate has been scheduled in ouroffices. Your presence is requested as you may be named as a beneficiary orhave a legitimate interest in the estate.

 

The estate. The family estate. Martin knew all aboutestates.

The letter was just a formality. He was familiar with itscontents, knew what it would say in advance. He had been waiting for thismoment. The Gladstone inheritance would soon be his.

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