They Left What? ToWhom?
The World's Weirdest Inheritances
THE WORLD’S MOST GENEROUS TIP Waitress Cara Wood could expect elderly widower Bill Cruxton to sit in her section as much as she could expect the sky to be blue. Cruxton didn’t have any children or close family, so he was always at Wood’s restaurant for the company. The two eventually became friends, and Wood even started helping him with errands and chores. A few years before he passed, Cruxton wrote Wood into his will, leaving her a sum of around $500,000. These estate plans might be strange, but chances are you want a little more order when it comes to your estate plan. Schedule a time to talk to the attorneys at Phillips & Blow, PC today at (303) 741-2400.
When you create an estate plan, you do so as a way to dictate how you would like your assets to be split up among your heirs. Those wishes become legally binding after you die — no matter how strange the choice of heirs or inheritance may be. Many eccentric individuals have taken that to heart, making for some very strange estate plans. Here are a few of the strangest final wishes ever to come to fruition. THE MILLIONAIRE DOG Most dogs are happy for a chance to sleep on their owner’s bed. With $12 million, though, a dog could buy all the beds, treats, and toys its heart desires. That became the reality for 9-year-old Maltese, Trouble, when her owner, a billionaire hotelier, left her a sizable portion of her estate. Meanwhile, the grandchildren had to visit their father’s gravesite annually in order to receive any part of their inheritance. A LOTTO INHERITANCE Ever thought of what it would be like to get an inheritance from a long lost older relative? What about from eccentric Portuguese aristocrat Luis Carlos de Noronha Cabral da Camara? When Camara died, his will showed his heirs were 70 random people he found in the Lisbon phone directory. That’s one way to bypass the stress of choosing who gets your assets!
Trivia
Apple Cider Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Inspired by Food Network
INGREDIENTS:
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1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved 2 gala apples, cut into wedges 1 red onion, cut into wedges
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4 boneless chicken breasts
1 tsp rosemary leaves, finely chopped
2 tbsp butter, divided 2/3 cup apple cider 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 sprigs rosemary
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
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1. Heat oven to 450 F. 2. On a baking sheet, toss Brussels sprouts, apples, onion, and rosemary sprigs in olive oil, salt, and pepper. 3. Roast vegetable and fruit mixture until tender, about 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway. 4. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and chopped rosemary. 5. In an ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tbsp butter. Add chicken and cook 6 minutes on one side. Flip and cook 2 more minutes. 6. Pour cider onto chicken. Roast in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest on cutting board. 7. Return skillet to stove on medium-high and simmer sauce until reduced by half. 8. Swirl remaining 1 tbsp of butter with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slice chicken and divide among plates with roasted vegetables and serve.
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