Movies and TvShows featuring "reading-of-a-will" theme.

When their rich uncle passes, his mansion of intricate puzzles becomes the backdrop for his estranged family's quest to secure a portion of his wealth.

When a wealthy eccentric dies and leaves his inheritance to a distant cousin, a group of relatives gather at his spooky mansion to hear the reading of the will. As the night progresses, they must navigate hidden doors, secret passages, and spooky happenings to uncover the truth and claim their share of the fortune.

The Cat and the Canary is a spooky, comedy-mystery movie set in a haunted mansion. The story revolves around a group of relatives gathered in a mansion to hear the reading of a will. As strange occurrences begin to happen, they start suspecting that the mansion is haunted. With plenty of comedy, mystery, and suspense, the movie takes the audience on a thrilling journey to uncover the secrets of the mansion.

Following the sudden and mysterious death of their father, a brother and sister return home to their sprawling New Orleans estate and encounter their unhinged stepmother, who will stop at nothing to gain control of their inheritance.

Rock the Casbah is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of a family reunion in Morocco. The film explores the dynamics between family members, including a husband and wife, their three daughters, and the family housekeeper. The plot revolves around the patriarch's funeral and the unexpected arrival of an actress claiming to be the illegitimate child of the deceased. As the family navigates the challenges of grief, secrets, and relationships, they are forced to confront their past and redefine their future.

Short of money the owners of Ballyroden Hall must attempt to run it as a guest house, but not everyone is happy about the plan.

Three childhood friends are reunited after twenty years to receive an inheritance.