The Will: Family Secrets Revealed
TV Show · Reality

When someone dies, his or her will is the document that outlines what the deceased wants to leave his or her survivors, doling out everything from money to irreplaceable heirlooms and, sometimes, even one final jab at enemies on the way out. The potential inheritances can sometimes become contentious, leading to legal wrangling and high emotions, especially when there is a lot of money at stake. Many episodes feature the stories involved in the wills of celebrities, including the mysterious, handwritten will of eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes.

2010 · 52m
Starring Jaa Smith-Johnson

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    The Estate of Kitty-Tipton Oakes
    Kathleen "Kitty" Tipton Oakes, born Stella Marie Banks, was a stripper known as the "Irish Venus" who lived as Billy Tipton's wife, a famous jazz musician. Mr. Tipton and Ms. Kitty Oakes allegedly married on March 17th, 1962. The parties lived together as husband and wife and they purchased various homes in Spokane, Washington.
    52 min
  • EPISODE 2
    The Estate of Joan Crawford
    When Joan Crawford dies having disinherited her children, her scorned daughter sues her estate and pens the devastating memoir Mommie Dearest. Are her grim allegations true?
    43 min
  • EPISODE 3
    The Estate of Hank Williams
    The story of Catherine Dupree, the long-lost daughter of country singer Hank Williams, discovers that she is the inheritor of his estate and music royalties.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 5
    The Estate of Mary Sheehan
    Mary dies alone in squalor, leaving a huge estate and two families battling for her riches. Will corruption and conspiracy defeat the rightful heirs?
    42 min
  • EPISODE 6
    The Estate of Joey Bishop
    Joey Bishop, a member of the famous `Rat Pack', died aged 89, leaving behind an estate worth millions. Although he had a will, the battle for his money soon grew contentious.
    40 min
  • EPISODE 7
    The Estate of Pierre Dumaine
    In 1987, tycoon Pierre Dumaine died of cancer aged 75. His son and two daughters stood to inherit the family estate valued at $150 million dollars, but did all go to plan?
    43 min

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    Jaa Smith-Johnson
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About

The Will: Family Secrets Revealed

Reality

When someone dies, his or her will is the document that outlines what the deceased wants to leave his or her survivors, doling out everything from money to irreplaceable heirlooms and, sometimes, even one final jab at enemies on the way out. The potential inheritances can sometimes become contentious, leading to legal wrangling and high emotions, especially when there is a lot of money at stake. Many episodes feature the stories involved in the wills of celebrities, including the mysterious, handwritten will of eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes.

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Investigation Discovery
Released
2010

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English (United States)
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