I Went To A Sunday Lunch, But My Daughter Told Me: “I Need Some Space Right Now. Please Leave For Today.” I Replied: “Remember This Date Well. Today Changes What Comes Next For Us.” Ten Days Later, She CALLED ME WITH A SHAKING VOICE…

We had a good pension, a lifetime of work savings, and the house was fully paid off. Melissa and Chris have always believed I’m a silly old woman who doesn’t understand money, but they are completely mistaken. I took out my digital planner and checked my contacts.

Mr. Hernandez, my trusted lawyer. I called him while Carmen was doing my nails.

“Mr. Hernandez, this is Aurora Perez. I need to make some important changes to my will.

Could you see me this afternoon?”

“Of course, Mrs. Perez. Is everything all right?” he asked with genuine concern.

“Everything is perfect,” I replied. “I just need to update a few things. Does four in the afternoon work for you?”

We confirmed the appointment.

Rose arrived at the salon just as I was finishing. We had planned to go to the bank together and then to the lawyer. “You look beautiful,” she said.

“Ready to take on the world.”

We left together in my car towards the city center. At the bank, I asked to speak with the manager, Miss Durr. Fernando has known me for years and always attends to me personally.

“Mrs. Perez, how can I help you?”

I explained that I wanted to review all my accounts, my investments, and make some changes. “Is there a problem?” he asked.

“On the contrary,” I said. “I want to make sure my money is exactly where I want it to be.”

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