They Left Me Behind to Work the Farm—The Next Day, Their Cards Stopped Working

act of foresight had just saved my life.

“What can I do to protect myself completely?” I asked.

“Cancel all powers of attorney. Change all passwords. Establish new restrictions. And if you want my advice, Mrs. Margaret, do it today.”

Then we went to see Mr. Davies, the lawyer—an older man whose office smelled of old wood and wisdom.

“Mrs. Margaret, what continue reading …