I just came across a bill from an attorney for services rendered for a famiy friend who has since deceased. Our family friend and his late wife made the decision earlier in their life that they would give all of their assets to St. Jude's Hospital upon their passing. It was known among some local attorneys that these two individuals had millions to pass on and without any children or known family of their own my father stepped in to make sure that their wishes to give everything to St. Jude was carried out.
As I looked at the bill there were line items that described “postage” and “copies” with a line item of $95.92. What is sad is that taking advantage of two elderly individuals who only wanted to do the right thing – more of their hard earned money could have went into the pockets of these attorneys instead of in the hands of St Jude's Hospital had it not been for the efforts of my father who stepped in.
Please be mindful that there are individuals who are always looking to take advantage of others.