Skip to content
Browse All Posts
  • Estates Gone Wrong
  • Featured Topics
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Related Resources
  • Legacy Lexicon
  • Estates Gone Wrong
  • Featured Topics
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Related Resources
  • Legacy Lexicon
Who hasn’t daydreamed about inheriting a multimillion-dollar fortune from some previously unknown distant relative... Scammers know how alluring that fantasy can be. 06 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Inheritance Scams: Preying On Your Windfall Fantasy

Did a German countess named Karlotta Leibenstein really leave millions to a dog named Gunther? The German Shepard has long been described as one of the wealthiest dogs in the world, but —spoiler alert!— the truth is not that simple... 01 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Spoiler Alert: The True Story Behind “Gunther’s Millions”

01 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Dramatized Content

Gunther’s Millions | Netflix Docuseries | 2023

Millionaires Can Be Eccentric: The Great Stork Derby | Curated Content | Strange Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 20 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Millionaires Can Be Eccentric: The Great Stork Derby

In most cases, testators cannot rule from the grave. If you leave certain assets or gifts for certain individuals, you cannot unduly restrict their use of them. 02 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Ruling From the Grave: Are Conditional Bequests Valid?

Strangest Things Left in Wills | Curated Content | Strange Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Bizarre Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 15 Jul
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Bizarre Things People Have Left in Their Wills

Lawyers Who Write Wills Share The 40 Weirdest Requests Clients Have Made | Curated Content | Strange Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 28 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Ask Reddit Thread: 40 Weirdest Requests in People’s Wills

The 10 Strangest Inheritances of All Time | Curated Content | Strange Bequests | Weird Things People Left in Wills | Estates Gone Wrong 13 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

10 of the Strangest Inheritances of All Time

Estranged siblings return home to bury their mother and claim their rightful inheritance. They quickly discover she hid the deed to the entire estate somewhere on the property, so they must work together to unravel clues. 25 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Dramatized Content

The Greatest Inheritance | Comedy Drama | 2022

McWills? Yes! Will Written on a McDonald’s Napkin May be Enforceable | Curated Content | Strange Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 07 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

McWills? Handwritten Will on McDonald’s Napkin Ruled Enforceable

Common Disaster Planning and the Estates of Barry and Honey Sherman | Curated Content | Disaster Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 25 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Common Disaster Planning: The Estates of Barry & Honey Sherman

10 of The Strangest Wills of All Time | Curated Content | Strange Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 25 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Roundup: 10 of The Strangest Wills of All Time

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3

Search

Topics:

  • Beneficiary Rights (20)
  • Bizarre Bequests (30)
  • Celebrity Estates (56)
  • Charitable Misgivings (32)
  • Common Mistakes (44)
  • Communication Breakdowns (42)
  • Digital Distress (54)
  • Family Disputes (68)
  • Guardian Safeguards (36)
  • Infamous Feuds (34)
  • Law Reform (32)
  • Life Events (32)
  • Long-Term Care Crisis (36)
  • Property Pitfalls (52)
  • Squandered Fortunes (24)
  • Succession Lessons (40)
  • Tax-Smart Strategies (33)
  • Unique Collectibles (26)

Recent:

With many estates being administered over extended periods —by older spouses, siblings, or peers— the risk that an executor becomes incapable is very real and foreseeable. Planning for incapacity at the drafting stage is key...

What Happens When An Estate Executor Becomes Incapable?

Navigating the legal maze of Canadian Estate Planning can be exceptionally daunting due to the recent enforcement of transparency mandates across all provinces. This article examines the structural steps required to successfully execute a family trust in Canada...

How To Set Up a Family Trust in Canada: 2026 Action Plan

Before you set up a living trust, make sure you’re positive that it’s the right tool for your particular situation. Learn more in this step-by-step guide to setting up a living trust in Canada…

How Do I Set Up a Living (Inter Vivos) Trust in Canada?

This article provides general information only. Estate administration rules and procedures vary across provinces and territories, and legal advice is recommended in most cases.

Estate Administration: Practical First Steps for Executors

Story Submission

We know, this can be a very sensitive topic. If you have a personal story or a cautionary tale —a link to a specific article, blog post, or recommended resource that you found particularly helpful in your own estate planning and administration journey— anonymous submissions are welcomed and encouraged.

Share Your Story

Search:

Follow:

Explore:

Administration Canada Capacity Court Battles Court Rulings Debt Definitions Designations Eldercare End-of-Life Planning Estate Tax Executor Glossary Guardianship Guide High Net Worth Industry Expert Insurance International Jurisdictions Law Reform Lawsuits Litigation Philanthropy Powers of Attorney Probate Professional Advisor Real Estate Resources Roles Siblings Statistics Strategies Succession Survivorship Tax Technology Terminology Testator Intent Transparency Trustee Trusts United States Vulnerable Adults Watchable
©estatesgonewrong.com