The Will: Family Secrets Revealed
A will has the ability to tear families apart or bring them together. In THE WILL: FAMILY SECRETS REVEALED, viewers are invited on an emotional and intimate journey as the final wishes of the deceased are revealed to the family members left behind.
- 2010-2013
- 3 seasons
- Investigation Discovery
- Drama, Reality
A will has the ability to tear families apart or bring them together. In THE WILL: FAMILY SECRETS REVEALED, viewers are invited on an emotional and intimate journey as the final wishes of the deceased are revealed to the family members left behind.
Season 3 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Episode 1
The Estate of Tammy Wynette
Thu, Oct 18, 2012 44 mins
In 1998, singer Tammy Wynette dies at 55 leaving four daughters, her fifth husband, and two large life insurance policies. When her daughters get cut out, they question the events of their mother's death. The scandal rocks the country music industry.
Episode 2
The Estate of Ritchie Valens
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 44 mins
February 3, 1959, Ritchie Valens, singer of Â"La Bamba,Â" dies in a tragic plane crash at the age of 17, leaving behind little more than his song writing credits. His death triggers a three-decade long battle to secure his legacy.
Episode 3
The Estate of Hank Williams
Thu, Nov 1, 2012 44 mins
Catherine Dupree, the long lost daughter of country singer Hanks Williams discovers that she is the inheritor of his estate and music royalties. Dupree engages in a strenuous legal battle for what is rightfully her own in the Alabama Supreme Court.
Episode 4
The Estate of Andy Warhol
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 44 mins
In 1987, Andy Warhol, the legendary artist, dies in a New York Hospital from complications after a routine operation. His death sets off a race to grab his millions and a fierce battle over the value of art that threatens his legacy as a cultural icon.
Episode 5
The Estate of Etta James
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 44 mins
James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, dies in 2006. He leaves much of his estate to a trust for underprivileged children, while his family is left out in the cold. Was this Brown's decision, or was he influenced by trustees who are set to inherit the rest?
Episode 6
The Estate of LaTanya Haggerty
Thu, Nov 29, 2012 44 mins
In 1999, LaTanya Haggerty, an unharmed woman with no criminal record, is shot dead by the police. The family is given an 18 million dollar payment by the City of Chicago. When LaTanya's half-sister is cut from the deal, a dramatic legal battle begins.
Episode 7
The Estate of Robert Johnson
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 44 mins
In 1938, future legendary blues artist Robert Johnson dies penniless. A re-release of his recordings make him one of the top-selling blues artists of all-time. With no will or known descendants, the search for the heir to Robert Johnson's millions begins.
Episode 8
The Estate of Stieg Larsson
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 44 mins
Writer Stieg Larsson dies in 2004 with an invalid will. His estate goes to his brother and father while his life partner gets nothing. The dispute over the estate gets more complicated when Larsson's novel, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, becomes a hit.
Episode 9
The Estate of Norman Otto Hipel
Thu, Dec 20, 2012
The estate of Canadian politician Norman Otto Hipel is investigated after his daughter claims she never received her share of the inheritance.
Episode 10
The Estate of John Kennedy Toole
Thu, Dec 27, 2012 44 mins
In 1969, aspiring author John Kennedy Toole commits suicide. With no will, his parents are entitled to an estate that includes his unpublished manuscript, the future Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, A Confederacy of Dunces, along with a second manuscript.
Episode 12
The Estate of Jimi Hendrix
Thu, Jan 10, 2013 44 mins
In 1970, guitar legend Jimi Hendrix dies without a will, making his father Al the sole inheritor. When Al dies, his other son Leon gets cut from his father's will. Instead, Al's adopted daughter is entrusted with carrying on the Hendrix legacy.
Episode 13
The Estate of Jerry Garcia
Thu, Jan 17, 2013 44 mins
In 1995, Jerry Garcia, from the Grateful Dead, dies at 53. The rock legend leaves behind a family and a multi-million-dollar estate. Both Garcia's will and the IOU's he made spark lawsuits that land those closest to Garcia in and out of court for years.
Episode 14
The Estate of Gary Coleman
Thu, Jan 24, 2013 44 mins
One-time child star Gary Coleman dies in 2010, and leaves behind a messy estate plan that pits his former spouse Shannon Price against best friend Anna Gray. The trial uncovers much dirt, and reveals that Coleman's relationships were not what they seemed.