Wills often bring unexpected surprises, revealing hidden secrets or strange requests. One solicitor shared a story about a woman who left a £100,000 trust fund for her pet goldfish, with strict instructions for its daily care. Another woman, confessing to a secret daughter, wanted to leave her money and photos without the rest of her family knowing,
A kind bus driver received an elderly lady’s entire estate because he was the only one who had shown her kindness. Then, there was a lawyer who included a spring-loaded coffin clause in his will, hoping to confuse future archaeologists.Some requests were even more bizarre: a woman wanted her horse cremated and buried with her, while another lady required her two sons to visit a dentist and lose weight to inherit her fortune. In one case,