The Situation

A man in hospital decided to update his will.

His circumstances were complicated:

• A turbulent marriage with allegations of domestic abuse on both sides

• Children from a previous relationship

• A desire to protect his wife and ensure his children were financially secure

• Money from the sale of his previous home

• A joint bank account with his wife

• His wife had contributed £125,000, but he had paid all bills and living costs

To honour his intentions, he:

• Moved his own money from the joint account into a sole account

• Left that account to his children

• Left other provisions to his wife

What Happened After He Died

His wife challenged the will and even reported the matter to the police.

This created:

• Accusations on both sides

• A breakdown of family relationships

• Significant legal costs

• Emotional distress during an already tragic time

Everything hinged on:

• What he really intended

• Whether he had capacity

• Whether he understood the consequences

• Why he moved the money

• Why he structured the will the way he did

There was no video, no personal explanation, and no record of his thought process.

This made the dispute long, expensive, and deeply painful for all involved.

How Executor Hub Would Have Helped

Executor Hub offers the exact tools that would have clarified everything:

1. Capacity Video Recording

In a hospital bed, he could have recorded a video confirming:

• His understanding of the will

• His wishes regarding his wife and children

• His reasoning for moving funds

2. Personal Wishes Video / Written Explanation

He could have recorded a clear, gentle explanation for his wife, such as:

• Acknowledging her contribution

• Explaining why he wanted to protect his children

• Setting out his intentions for fairness

3. Evidence Stored Securely

All videos and explanations would be timestamped, stored securely, and accessible to executors.

4. Clear Document Trail

Executor Hub would store:

• Will

• Notes

• Financial information

• Any solicitor correspondence

• Updates made in hospital

Outcome if Executor Hub Was Used

This entire episode — distress, accusations, police involvement, legal battles — could have been avoided or resolved quickly.

Executor Hub would have provided:

• ✔ A clear record of his intention

• ✔ Proof of capacity

• ✔ Evidence that he understood the financial arrangements

• ✔ His own words explaining why he made those decisions

In cases like this, where emotions are high and stories conflict, the truth is best told by the person themselves — and Executor Hub gives them the ability to do exactly that.