Random historical aspects of wills, estates and inheritance

A collection of links to short articles about interesting aspects of the development of the law on inheritance, wills and estates.

• Ancient inheritance laws etched in stone
• Inheritance and the Twelve tables – an ancient Roman Statute
• Wills and forgery in ancient times
• Magna Carta (Great Charter), the liberty of citizens & the rule of law

B Stead
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Archway over an ancient road at the archeological site of Heirapolis (meaning “sacred city”), adjacent to Pamukkale, Anatolia, Turkey.

Heirapolis-Pamukkale has World Heritage listing.  See detailed information produced by UNESCO on the World Heritage List – click here.

(Images by B Stead).