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Drew Blankenship

8 Times a Verbal Promise About Inheritance Was Rejected by the Court

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We’ve all heard stories about how someone was told they’d inherit “everything” just to be left with nothing. In some cases, a verbal promise is enough to make sure you get your “cut.” However, there have been several cases where the court rejected the idea of a verbal promise about inheritance. Let these eight stories be a warning to you: always get what you’ve been promised in writing.

1. The Sister’s Promise That Went Unenforced

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