Interesting story about Wills
Not so ‘usual’ inclusions in famous people’s wills
Over the years there have been some interesting inclusions in the wills of famous people.
Here are just a few to start with. You can find more at https://www.lynnandbrown.com.au/a-look-at-the-light-and-weird-side-of-some-famous-wills/
Robert Louis Stevenson
The author of Treasure Island had a friend who had complained that she had felt cheated that her birthday was on Christmas Day. As a part of his last wishes Stevenson left her his own birthday of November 13.
Janis Joplin
Always the ‘party girl’ Joplin left $2,500 (quite a lot in 1970) to pay for an all-night party for 200 guests at her favourite hotel in California.
William Shakespeare
In the 17th century it was not unusual to gift a bed if it was comfortable and not bug infested. Shakespeare left his wife his ‘second best bed’ which led to speculation around his relationship with her.
Gene Roddenberry
The creator of Star Trek left a clause in his will for his ashes to be scattered in space.
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