Crazy Wills That Prove Drama Never Dies
The passing of a loved one is full of a lot of powerful emotions—especially when that loved one decides to use their last will and testament to settle petty scores.
From shocking secrets to hilarious insults from beyond the grave, these crazy wills prove that drama never dies.
1. How Do You Like Them Manure
I once amended a will for a doctor in which he disinherited his son by removing everything he had intended to bequeath and replaced it with a "manure spreader." I didn't ask any questions because changing a will is an easy thing to do.
But one day, that doctor will leave this earth, and his son will have essentially be told to "eat it."
2. The Proof is in the Tantrum
My great-grandmother left her daughter "just one dollar and not a single penny more so help me god."
This was before I was born, but my grandmother (not the daughter with the dollar) said that when they all read the will her sister had a full-blown temper tantrum, and no one has heard from her since. I guess she had it coming.
3. Grandpa’s Archenemy
My grandfather hated his neighbor. They lived next to each other for over 20 years. I remember well my grandfather raging at every opportunity about this guy. We never saw them speak to each other. In my Grandpa's will, he left the guy $10k, a car, and golf clubs. Needless to say, as a family we were dumbstruck, until we found out the surprising reason why.
It turned out that they were good buddies from the army. When they coincidently bought homes next to each other they decided to play a long con on both of their families.
They actually played golf together twice or three times per week and had a monthly poker game going for many years!
4. Help Thy Neighbor
My dad knows a guy that used to work with drywall. His neighbor was this old guy that lived alone. He'd go over and mow the guy's lawn and help him out around the house in his free time.
When the old man passed, he left everything to the guy, including, get this, a million dollars. My dad's friend took the money and started his own auto body shop.
He still works there today, even though he doesn't have to, and he's the nicest guy in the world. When he fixed my car, he refused to take any money for it.
