Historic and Famous Wills and the Stories They Tell

This blog series will examine wills throughout history, from the ancient world to modern celebrities. Whenever possible, I will provide access to the original will or a translation of the will, along with commentary about its historical significance, legal impact, and...

"In his last will, however, he named three heirs, his sisters’ grandsons, Gaius Octavius, to three-fourths of his estate, and Lucius Pinarius and Quintus Pedius to share the remainder. At the end of the will, too, he adopted Gaius Octavius into his family and gave him...