Potential Revelations (The "Truth"):
1. The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust.
The Truth: Early in his illness, your son, perhaps with a premonition or simply wanting to provide for you, took out a life insurance policy. But he didn't just name you as the beneficiary—he placed it in an Irrevocable Trust with you as the sole beneficiary. This means the payout is not part of his estate. His wife has no legal claim to it. The lawyer hands you the paperwork after she has finished claiming "everything," revealing a sum meant to repay you for the house you sold and secure your future.
2. The "In Case She Leaves" Letter of Wishes.
