My Father Claimed I Was “Mentally Unfit” to Control $5 Million—Then I Opened the Blue Folder

played his trump card. Steven handed him a single sheet of yellowed paper, worn from being handled too many times, and Walter held it up with theatrical flourish. “Your Honor, this is a power of attorney, properly signed and notarized two years ago. It grants me full legal authority to manage the trust account for the purpose of family investments.continue reading …