certificates, nothing, then any concerned party could make a phone call to Children and Youth Services.”
“And they’d take the children?” She could hear the breathy fear in her voice.
“They might.”
“But...this is hypothetical. You wouldn’t—”
“Purely hypothetical. I’m not calling anyone. Now, even if the state has legal custody, if you have physical custody—and the children in question are doing well in your care—then the courts might decide it’s in the best interest of the children for you to retain physical custody.”
“I see.” It’s not enough.
“None of this might come up for a while, not until medical attention is needed or the children start school.”
Or early intervention. Erica’s heart sank even as she berated herself for not thinking it all through. “If it did come up...would there be some kind of hearing?”
“Yes, and at that time, any relative who had questions or concerns could raise them.” He paused. “It seems Kimmie had very few personal effects, but whatever there is will be sent to her family as soon as possible.”
Her hands were so sweaty she could barely keep a grip on the cell phone. “Thank you. This has been very helpful.”
“Oh, one more thing,” the lawyer said. “You’ll be wanting to know the executor of Kimmie’s will.”
“It’s not you?”
“No. I’m happy to help, of course, but if there’s a capable family member, I usually recommend that individual.”
Erica had a sinking feeling she knew where this was going. “Who is it?”
“It’s her brother. Jason Stephanidis.”
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