10/29/2025
Did you know? The shortest will ever admitted to probate in English law was admitted in 1906 and simply read, "All for mother." Surprisingly, "mother" referred to the testator's wife, not his mother. 🤯 The testator was known to call his wife "mother," and after evidence of such was presented, the court ruled that his wife was entitled to the estate. 🧑⚖️
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