People often use their last will and testament to express their final wishes, but some individuals take it to the extreme. From bizarre requests to shocking revelations, these unusual wills can change the lives of loved ones forever.
A qualified solicitor shared a story about a woman who created a trust fund of £100,000 for her pet fish. The fish was to be fed fresh avocado daily and cared for by a local dog walker after her passing. Another lady confessed to having a secret daughter and wanted to leave her some money and photographs without the rest of her family finding out.
Some people use their wills to take revenge on their loved ones. A man left millions in artwork to various people and charities, while his kids inherited the family cats. It turned out that the kids had gotten the cats for their parents, who hated them but couldn’t get rid of them.
Others use their wills to express their sense of humor. A young man wrote a clause stating that his funeral wishes were to be buried in a coffin that would alarm future archaeologists. Another person left the contents of their outhouse to the City Council of a nearby town as a joke.
Some wills can be life-changing for the beneficiaries. A taxi driver was left a considerable amount of money and named as the executor of a woman’s estate. A man was left a hidden fortune by his grandmother, but only if he fulfilled three specific conditions, including living in her old trailer for a year and volunteering at an animal shelter.
These unusual wills prove that being a part of someone’s last wishes can be a blessing or a curse. They can change people’s lives forever, and it only takes a few sentences to make it happen. What’s the most bizarre thing you’ve ever read in someone’s will or heard about?
