Reading: "Satran Kaevon" (A.Glass 2017)

 

"As you are aware and I am sure you have made the appropriate arrangements, that the vacant ground level space at E 11th Street is to come under your possession as instructed by the final will of Mr Cooper... " The attorney removes his glasses and sits back into his chair. "...The state of New York has just raised the inheritance tax for wills and probate. We have lodged from our side, you'll need to talk to your accountant in regards to lodging an inheritance tax return in the coming quarter..." Schiller looks down at the name Satran Kaevon, aware that his firm were unable to find the name in all their databases. He then studies the disbursements that the firm are entitled to as instructed by their late client. In a competitive and lucrative will and probate market for legal firms, a quick settlement is always warranted, otherwise firms will draw from an overdraft account in an inflated office rental market. Being a mid tier firm the option to settle quickly is far more attractive. As the law firm partners want to avoid any delays in forward payments from completed probates. "...Yet, when our firm did the tax search for this probate, no records of Satran Kaevon appeared on any of the government databases. The attorney leans forward. "...If you don't mind me asking how did you know Mr Cooper?"

Kaevon looks out at the overcast gray skyline, the masses of buildings that are packed in a dense array within the city. He then looks at Schiller. "I have memory issues, amnesia at times, medically I have had this...." he then pauses in mid sentence, closing his eyes. "...I was seeing someone a specialist. I find certain interactions hard to recall."

The attorney looks down at the will of Harold Cooper.

"He also left you his art collection."

"That is correct"

"Well, that's all Mr Kaevon, I was asked to ensure that you are aware of your tax obligation to the State of New York..." Schiller turns and also looks out at the overcast sky from his office window, he then looks back at Kaevon. "...Cold weather ahead."

"Yes, it is the still air, that becomes the wind when it is agitated." Kaevon stands, as the attorney extends his hand. He then shakes the attorney's hand lifting his black trench coat from the clothes stand. Kaevon places it on, looking at the skyline.

"That quote seems familiar," Schiller replies, as Kaevon continues looking out at the gray sky. He then looks and smiles at Schiller.

"Slightly reworked quote from Lucretius, a Roman poet, essentially he was one of the first physicists."

"If you need any further advice, don't hesitate to call me." Schiller says.

"Yes, if need be. Thank you," Kaevon replies, as he turns and walks towards the attorney's door.

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"SATRAN KAEVON "  (A.Glass 2017)