This is the final curtain on the saga of my Aunt and her side of the family.

I found out this week from one of my Aunt's neighbours that her estate has almost all gone to her relations, and as my Uncle's estate all went to her when he passed away 22 years ago, close to none of his estate has come back to our side of the family. I suspect, without proof, that it is possible that when her nephew took her down south to his place and said she would never be coming back, he might have orchestrated a visit to a lawyer to update her will in their favour. Given that she was progressively getting worse with dementia or Alzheimer's, she should not have been legally allowed to change her will. It's just a suspicion, but....

The word "machinations" just popped into my mind. I suspect there is a whole lot more behind this story. Almost enough to write a novel.

machinations (definition from Wordnik)

1) The act of scheming or plotting. 2) A crafty scheme or cunning design for the accomplishment of a sinister end. 3) The act of machinating, or of contriving a scheme for executing some purpose, particularly a forbidden or an evil purpose; underhand plotting or contrivance.

As I said before, it's only money and our side of the family are doing ok financially. Almost all of our side has professional or other qualifications and good jobs.

I'm not going to rock the boat and I'm going to let it all go, when I get my equilibrium back, which should be soon now that the story is complete.