This case demonstrates the need for absolute clarity in drafting a will and getting it witnessed correctly. The lower court need not have awarded the daughter anything at all so she should be grateful for small mercies. There have been several cases on Heir Hunters where a will wasn't drawn correctly or the sole beneficiary has predeceased the testator.
We should be grateful that we don't operate under French law, where every known relative gets a slice of the pie.
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