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The flamboyant businesswoman left US$10 million to her brother, and US$5 million to her grandsons. Meanwhile her dog, Maltese, received US$12 million.
The legendary writer left a strange present to his wife, Anne Hathaway. He left his "second best bed" for his wife—that's right, his second best.
Sean Connery reportedly told his son that he would not receive a penny of his fortune. Connery's former wife, Diane Cilento, revealed the news.
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The defense lawyer left a US$100 million estate in trust for the Kardashians.
Naomi Judd didn't include her only two daughters in her last will and testament, Page Six reported. The late country singer, who tragically took her own life on April 30, 2022, instead appointed her husband of 33 years, Larry Strickland, as the executor of her estate, giving him “full authority and discretion” over any property that is an asset to her estate without permission from any beneficiary of the estate, according to court documents. Should he be unable to serve as executor, the role would then be split between her brother-in-law Reginald Strickland Daniel Kris Wiatr, the president of a Tennessee law firm Wiatr & Associates—the law firm which vouched that Naomi was of “sound mind, memory and understanding, and not under any restraint or in any respect incompetent to make a Last Will and Testament" when she prepared the will on November 20, 2017.
Nearly five years after its discovery, Aretha Franklin handwritten will tucked away in her sofa was deemed valid by a Michigan jury on July 11 2023. The document, dated 2014, was found in the Queen of Soul's Detroit home after her 2018 death, and though many of the documents were hard to read at times, the jury concluded that it had her name signed at the bottom, according to The Associated Press.
The news was especially significant for Franklin's sons Kecalf and Edward, who argued that the handwritten will should override a 2010 will that was found around the same time in a locked cabinet, which stipulated that Kecalf and Edward “must take business classes and get a certificate or a degree” to benefit from the estate. The later document also states that three of Aretha’s sons, including Ted White Jr., would split her music royalties equally and take care of their fourth brother who has a mental illness. Kecalf and his children are also set to inherit her home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
The late Alain Delon's controversial desire to be buried with his beloved dog, Loubo, has sparked debate. While the French actor's deep affection for the animal is undeniable, the idea of euthanizing a healthy pet to accompany him in death has faced significant criticism. Ultimately, Delon's family has decided to respect animal welfare concerns and did not fulfill his unusual wish following Delon's passing in August 18, 2024.
The innovative fashion designer loved his dogs, and left a reported US$75,000 to them.
Everyone has a dying wish. For many, that means managing money beyond the grave. Wills are pretty important, and it's good to ensure you pass something on to your loved ones. That said, many celebs have unusual wills and final requests...
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Everyone has a dying wish. For many, that means managing money beyond the grave. Wills are pretty important, and it's good to ensure you pass something on to your loved ones. That said, many celebs have unusual wills and final requests...
Click on to read the strangest celebrity wills and dying wishes.