[Submissions_heralds] Heraldic Wills and the lack thereof

[Julia Smith]

Heather Jeffcott wrote:
>
> It's also my understanding that if she does want to assume paper 
> ownership of the her husband's name and armory, she should include a 
> copy of his will or equivalent legal paperwork (like a completed 
> probate ruling) naming her the inheritor along with her request to 
> assume ownership.
That's right.  When we have a statement from the submitter, we tend to 
accept their word for things.  But for a heraldic will to be executed, 
we normally expect some mundane proof of the death (though I think we've 
also accepted the assurance of kingdom authorities on the matter).  And 
when a heraldic will has not been filed, we also need legal proof that 
they are the mundane heir.

It's actually to protect her and her husband's memory from pranksters or 
malice, rather than to cause her problems.

Juliana Palimpsest