When Will There Be a Will Reading?

By Patricia Louise Nelson of Bend, OR

            In books and movies, we often see the very solum reading of the deceased family member’s will – often with a healthy dose of drama.  The deceased family member unexpectedly leaves all of her worldly assets to a heretofore under recognized maid, or something along those lines. The entitled and unappreciative family members are shocked and enraged! So how often does this happen in real life?  Well, pretty much it doesn’t.  In over 26 years of probate practice, I have never held a will reading.  I believe they are plot devices to make movies and books more interesting. We provide a copy of the will to interested parties, including family members, but there is no gathering at which it is dramatically unveiled.

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