As people grow older, many begin to think about what will happen to their loved ones after they’re gone. Realizing there’s only so much they can do to continue caring for them, some decide to draft a will. This final document outlines how their property and assets will be distributed after death.
Some people write their will when they’re in good health, while others do so after learning they don’t have much time left. While many allocate their possessions to loved ones, some include provisions that leave their families absolutely stunned.
On Reddit, users shared some of the weirdest and most unexpected things people have included in their wills, shocking their relatives.
Fish Trust Fund: One woman allocated £100,000 to a trust for her goldfish, specifying that it should be fed fresh avocado daily and cared for by a dog walker after her death.
Secret Daughter: An elderly woman left money and photos to a secret daughter, keeping this hidden from her family—including her husband.
Bus Driver’s Inheritance: A woman left her house and belongings to a bus driver who had shown kindness to her, causing serious tension within her family.
Spring-loaded Coffin: A man requested his coffin be rigged with an alarm that would sound if it was opened, and had a backup plan for cremation if the coffin setup was too expensive.
Horse’s Ashes: A woman asked for her horse to be euthanized and cremated, with its ashes scattered alongside hers, even though the horse had passed before she did.
Unique Estate Clauses: Some individuals set strange conditions, such as leaving money for family members to spread their ashes across the globe or requiring relatives to meet conditions like losing weight or going to the dentist before they could receive their inheritance.
Elvis Impersonator’s Inheritance: A wealthy uncle left his entire estate to an Elvis impersonator, bypassing his own family completely.
Hidden Fortune: A grandmother’s will stated that her hidden fortune would go to her son-in-law only if he lived in her old trailer for a year, volunteered at an animal shelter, and wrote an essay on humility.