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Dilemma · Ethics & Law

Oct 2, 2026 · Hypothetical, no court ruling

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Ethics & Law Dilemma

A secret will divides an estate unevenly. Follow it or not?

A will favors a secret child, upsetting the family. Should it stand?
Secret child emergesFamily upsetWill under question

TL;DR

  1. 1A recently discovered will leaves most of an estate to an unknown child.
  2. 2Family members are shocked and suspect the will was coerced.
  3. 3The executor must decide whether this new will stands over the previous one.

Should the new will favoring the secret child be honored?

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