“You’re not invited to Christmas this year,” my dad sn3pped. “Fine,” I replied, quietly transferring the $8,000 holiday fund I sent him back into my account and canceling the chalet reservation in his name. By morning, I had 31 missed calls — and one message that made me laugh out loud. – Welcome

tied to the financial crimes.

Celeste accepted a plea agreement for conspiracy and related financial offenses.

She received nine years.

Restitution consumed the lake house and several accounts she had once spoken of as though they were already part of her inheritance.

But while their lives were collapsing inside courtrooms, I was facing a different battle.continue reading …