The Estate of Norman Otto Hipel - The Will: Family Secrets Revealed

Join the gripping journey as Norma's family unveils shocking revelations about lost inheritances, legal battles, and family secrets. From the hidden past to the courtroom drama, witness the emotional saga of betrayal, financial deception, and the fight for justice. This episode exposes the complex web of lies, with an unexpected twist that changes the course of a family's history forever.
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Explore the enthralling world of family legacies in The Will: Family Secrets Revealed. Witness the powerful collision of grief and greed as the final wishes of the departed are unveiled, exposing hidden family secrets. From explicit wills to disputed desires, these emotional journeys are steeped in circumstances and legal complexities. Wills have the power to unite or divide families, and what happens when there's no will at all?
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[@dee2251]

What kind of a man leaves his sister and her children in abject poverty, depriving his sister of what’s rightfully hers, when he is so rich? It’s pure greed and evil.

[@marygoff3332]

A horrible monster, that's who. Not a man, but a weasel and coward.

[@Team33Team33]

Women aren't any better. My grandmother hid her sister from her daughter and 2 generations later we learned about it. We have a family cousins uncles nephews that we never knew about simply because one woman didn't approve of her sister's husband ! We were contacted a few years ago to know if we were interested in artifacts that a Museum no longer wanted to pay to keep in storage ????? We learnt about art that belonged to our family but had been kept from us.

[@GhostBlueEternalFlame]

My brother did this recently, but I will be alright. The kind of man that does this has no co.passion or empathy. The kind that does are machiavellian NPD personality.

[@CSLewisGroupie]

My brother

[@jackiepowell7513]

He will live an eternity. Doesn't bode well 4 him.

[@marietaylor5174]

When money is involved, nothing is surprising because there is no limit to people's greed!!

[@thresagraham8181]

So sad but true. 🌻

[@czarinacourtneyal-marmont4699]

Preach! That makes me really rip+roll out.

[@eferlinindonesia1910]

Large amount of money of course

[@jstewart3517]

Amen this is so true

[@DorothyCano-e6u]

I hope the family wins there appeal..It’s the principle.Everybody has to make there money.Yes all about the money.

[@cherylpatrick1386]

It is beyond shameful how the Trust Co. "Lost" vital documents on this family's behalf & was not held accountable! I pray that their appeal wins & they receive some type of appropriate financial compensation.

[@margotgray3330]

I agree, but surely the Trust Co (now Bank) should be penalised for not fulfilling their fiduciary role in maintaining records, and acting accordingly, when they took over part of the Estate. It's blatant fraud from both George and his beneficiaries.

[@orionxtc1119]

I abhor greed.....

[@BarbraMarshall-pl4nx]

It. Still ongoing process disgusting and theirs no bringing back someone’s life

[@setghanbingfest4988]

If I had my money at TD Trust (previously Canada Trust), I would take it out tomorrow! Shameful!

[@johndean958]

Well said. Great comment.

[@kyleanuar9090]

Trust as a branding cannot be trusted.

[@Titahood4life]

I’m proud of Norma’s children and everyone of you

[@cherienafo7676]

No, its not about the money- its about JUSTICE.

[@812agent]

For the cheater the thief it is all about money only

[@bethbartlett5692]

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[@hirainawhaanga6253]

So much deceit at the highest level of the judicial system. This is disgusting.

[@mary_puffin]

i support this family's quest for justice. George was so callous and greedy - what was the point of defrauding his own family only to run the company to the ground and subsequently give his estate away to acquaintances? He had no biological or adopted heirs - he could have at least attempted to right his wrong by leaving his estate to his sister and her children.

[@harley6222]

Even if he had children of his own, a part of it wouldn’t have belonged to them.

[@jorgecruzseda7551]

THERE ARE ALSO EXTREME NARCISISTS IN CA,NADA 😢

[@cgp1442]

There is a George in every family. When it comes to money, you will know who the "George" is.

[@katscreamycorner8314]

That statement is so true

[@dawirahope8846]

😂😂😂

[@nnenne1]

I do not have a George in my family, we literally support eachother in every way possible.

[@onumaytuu]

Interesting Canada Trust could not recover any documents that had to with Norma's share in the estate , but were able to find two documents with her signature. It would have been easy to match the signatures to other documents Norma would have signed during those years . The rules are set-up in favor of the wealthy banks . Hopefully on appeal the family will get their mother's inheritance.

[@jazzseaman7631]

I agree with this commentator. This case is absolutely appalling!!.. May the family finally get their restitution!!

[@kezzabell8123]

And i hope if they win, they sort the uncle some money for the shares and pension he lost

[@ThatKraZeeKanuck]

She did know she had an inheritance- but her brother told her she got nothing so she believed him. I have learned from my own family issues in this to always ask for a copy of the will personally

[@judiththompson7313]

I'm

[@brotheramartey777]

The corruption, the greed, the depravity of humanity is made clear in this story.

[@surlyliettleerley5752]

It breaks my heart that the justice system has so far denied fairness to this family. Shame on the judge for not expecting the trust managers to notify their mother before the records were destroyed. Something needs to be done. For the judge to say, her mothers part was no more than $500,000 is not even logical who took those assets from the managed trust but the bank in fees. It sounds even criminal to me. I pray for justice still.

[@telekakistevens7606]

How it it possible that every paperwork or evidence that they needed is destroyed and the only thing they have was the signature of Norma! Such evil people and that judge, all along sided with the bank:( sad sad 😢for Norma and her kids 😅 I pray for peace for them and their families ❤

[@marylougeorge9890]

I’m really sorry for all this mess. To think your family store was burned down and George had all that money which could have helped? Makes me sad that he could be so greedy. I trust he has been dealt with in the great beyond.

[@mariacperez-fondon543]

Not only that...but I

[@carolynhorne9863]

Yes he has met his maker.

[@812agent]

jarndyce v jarndyce Bleak house...who wins in the end.. who is laughing at the end ?

[@MyLizzie22]

I do not believe they had no records. My heart goes out to this family. I hope they walk through this nightmare with faith and love and get what they are absolutely entitled to. Do not Quit!

[@melodygreen5029]

This man pilfered his entire family. What a horrible human being. It is sad you can’t even trust your own family! Disgusting

[@carolsisti7203]

I couldn’t agree more. Blows my mind.

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

It happened to me.

[@melodygreen5029]

@@JudySnyder-dv5ld I am sorry. I can't even imagine.

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

@@melodygreen5029 For money they disowned me and my children.

[@812agent]

The only people laughing at the ned are always the lawyers and courts and judges...costs costs costs

[@suzziezhills]

Been there, greed knows no bounds

[@suziedrust9194]

I pray the family wins the appeal 🙏 Too much greed and corruption in this world. 😡

[@sunnymade678]

When will big corporations ever be accountable?

[@shamrock4500]

never

[@katysummer9418]

The behaviour of the Bank and the Judge is disgusting. I am really sorry for Norma's children for all the work and disappointment. Judges believe banks more than normal people. I have made similar experience with Scotia Bank in Canada when I asked for my house appraisal to fight an ex-partner all of a sudden it disappread. How is that possible at a bank in 2014?

[@mariatorres9789]

Why didn't you have paper copies already? I save every paper from the title, to taxes, to ins, & repairs, & appraisals, & surveys etc with a hard copy. I have a giant 2' x 3' box from over the years, but it's all there.

[@carolcote1596]

Corruption

[@roderickechlin557]

Probably knows someone who works at the bank. Lawyers can make paperwork disappear also.

[@movingforwardfco1587]

Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

[@harley6222]

What an impressive story! I hope they win their appeal. I am French Canadian & proud of these family members who’s fighting for their rights 🇨🇦 I hope we do get an update from them.

[@WARRIOR.QUEEN.1]

ONE THING ABOUT YOU KIDS AND YOUR MAMA IS THAT YOU ARE EXTREMELY RICH AND WELL BLESSED AS YOU HAVE EACH OTHER!!!!! REMEMBER HE WAS SOOOOOO SOOOOOO CURSED === HE HAD NO CHILDREN!!!!!! BUT YOUR BEAUTIFUL MAMA HAD A WONDERFUL BATCH OF Y'ALL ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ummiramli6554]

Karma came to visit him then. What happens when he dies? The fortune goes to the state government in Canada?

[@carlywright5127]

The lawyers prior to final challenge on here should have told family about the six year wait needed for their mother to challenge her mothers estate. Right at beginning before spending money and waiting a year. These people squeeze as much out of people as they can. And kep people in the dark .

[@angelaberni8873]

I totally agree with you. More rotten apples.

[@Seekay-oe3qz]

The more I watch these docu on wills the more I appreciate my simple life & to ensure u don't leave millions in lotto winnings I make sure I choose all the wrong numbers 🤣🤣

[@myopinion6092]

Great info for decades..if you come into money DO NOT TRUST: Canada Trust Institutions with your legacy, wills or such.

[@johndean958]

Great comment. Well said.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

Something similar happened on my mom’s side of the family only it was how my great-grandfather wrote his will. My great-grandfather owned a very successful paving business in California. My maternal grandmother was his oldest child. When my grandmother was in her late teens, my great-grandfather remarried and had a son and another daughter. When he died in the mid 60s, he left the business to his son and said my grandmother was to receive $250 a month for the rest of her life. Well, in the mid 60s, $250 was a decent amount of money but, as time went on, it obviously was worth less and less. If my grandmother had received a portion of the business, she wouldn’t have had to work so hard and so long (she was widowed twice by the late 1950s and never remarried).

[@kavericornett6748]

Wow. The banks never lose…it’s totally ludicrous the way the system protects itself Things are changing!!!!!

[@mariej6962]

It began when Norma married her husband out of love, unfortunately he had other motives as well, financial motives. She sacrificed her inheritance wealth for love, but the decision came back to haunt her. Explanation from these children clearly point out towards that direction, he married her so he could have easy life. Norma was a two times victim out of this whole saga, I feel sorry for her.

[@bcent5758]

Sometimes you have to let go for your own mental health.

[@Reneelwaring]

My great Uncle was the same way. His father's will divided the estate, even giving my grandfather a meadow that sat between the two farms. My grandfather got nothing, and neither did any of my great Uncles and Aunts. Only the one got it all. No one fought it, they just left the state. When my great Uncle sold the estate, he sold the meadow my grandfather was supposed to get out from under him. He sold 475 acres, plus three livable homes for $53,000 at auction and never told any other family members about it so they couldn't lay claim to the property. This was in the 1970's. I hope he is sitting somewhere real warm right now.

[@golden8972]

George will answer to a higher Power. It won't be pretty.

[@DorothyCano-e6u]

Amen

[@jeremybaker7502]

Injustices!!! The signed firemans officially recognized report was not admissible as he died but a dubious signature of norma on a deed of sale is recognized despite the fact that she died and the signature was not verified.......dual standards. I feel for nancy.

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

This happened in my family as well. I dont think its unusual.

[@Saer-s9u]

ditto here...5 years. one bad lawyer and ..... 😢

[@sunrise2sunset515]

These are the best stories and I love every episode. Thank you ❤

[@ninamorway5536]

Where there is a will, there's a disgruntled relative.

[@RedPanda79]

Bless those two for rescuring their mom and siblings

[@willowJ-nb3iy]

I wonder why the family didn't have their mother's signature analyzed by a professional expert.

[@ellenswales8175]

Yes, and even if they knew she was a beneficiary, why was she not informed, the rules are not for beneficiaries to go looking for the documents that people retain🤨 1 day or many years after the death. The retainer is to inform🤨

[@donnastansell3126]

This is so unfair!that man is disgusting,and his lawyers are too!money is the root to all evil 😈!bless this sweet family and their mom!❤

[@carolynhorne9863]

For the LOVE of money is the root of all evil. It's ok to have money, but for some what evil would you do to obtain it

[@carrollkelly8341]

I am so heart broken for Norma and her children. This is an injustice.

[@thresagraham8181]

Corporations are based on zero humanity. Sad but true. The ‘Letter’ of the law has no real logic or common sense. Sometimes you have to unjustly swallow it and move on. 😣

[@aprilstar3572]

What a nightmare !

[@Largo-y]

That inheritance has cost you too much already. Sometimes letting go is more beneficial.

[@EllaBella-76]

@samanthahill9367 •Sounds like they nearly died anyway so searching for there inheritance was accidental finding?They have a right to know at least there roots my ex partner wanted to put our son in his will (Supposedly in Sri Lanka )legally he isn’t registered as a his Father they have met twice he is an attorney,grandma is and Grandpa a front Bench MP I said -Thanks but no thanks as he wanted passport numbers for us both and the Grandmother had texted me saying it was her dying wish ?That he Finish his exams and go live with them ..I changed my number no way I don’t want this he has a wife two girls this is a third wife and why on Earth would I want to be on someone that dumped me and my son a planned child with frying pans ?Not exactly the most joyous occasion..Possibly I dodged a large bullet..If money will cost me my son then no we are both in agreement it’s not what he wants or my son .A son /Grandson to them I never actually realised or understood the importance of continuing the Family Name ?

[@dotsyjmaher]

BS....IT is not the money...too late..but THIEVES BELONG IN JAIL

[@dixiewade8373]

Don't let go, keep at it, this is so wrong and is becoming more common now.

[@dixiewade8373]

Don't let go, keep at it, this is so wrong and is becoming more common now.

[@gardensofthegods]

​@@EllaBella-76what does that mean that he dumped you and a planned child with frying pans ... ? I'm trying to figure out what that means .

[@SuperBotanica]

The mother Norma had no knowledge of inheritance, trust and the implementation of her own interests. She was a simple woman with an abusive husband for several years. It's a shame that she didn't have the strength to fight for her rights and her inheritance - at least for the sake of the children. ​

[@me-ro1me]

Some thing similar happen in my dads family

[@jewels3895]

Heartbreaking 💔

[@michaelcheli5842]

Excellent question. Why can't a corporation own its responsability? I'm surprised that C. T. didn't and or doesn't settle, as although they have the might to crush the rightful airs of their client; much more goodwill, which is priceless, can be gained by doing the right thing.

[@paulzeman3945]

Such a sad story... My wife's father built up a legacy of millions and his wife and son destroyed it through squandering on a 15 yr shopping spree which including selling 2 houses in the USA for which no money to date has been received. I come from a family of battlers yet understand what a legacy is all about it gives future generations the freedom to study or travel but not to waste a humans beings life-time of hard work. My wife's boys will fortunately inherit what her late husband has worked and died for. Money destroys or creates depending on the level of character within human beings.

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

When a trust is left in the hands of greedy family is disowned. That person doesn't care about family.

[@angharadswansea9343]

Excellent video. I am now a subscriber.

[@susanhalliburton4273]

GREEDY, GREED, GREEDY GREED GREEDY GREED IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL!!!!!

[@bellagirlgirl8827]

wow, what a story!

[@mybooks1733]

It's not worth losing your marriage over money that is long gone

[@drthomason7043]

Was it actually their mothers signatures, they could have been forged especially if the witnesses were friends of the brother

[@marylougeorge9890]

I was wondering the same thing. Was it her signature?

[@marlenedeblasio2881]

When we depart from these earths, everything is left behind. George is going to have his judgment day with the CELESTIAL JUDGE. Its not over.

[@marygoff3332]

​@@marlenedeblasio2881yep. Life reviews in the presence of angelic beings are not enjoyable when a human has been evil.😊

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@marlenedeblasio2881 Amen.

[@Bella-gj6wc]

Well, I hate to say it, but the courts do need a “cut off date” for lawsuit’s. It’s too bad she’d kept these secrets from her adult kids, they MAY have been able to do something earlier when George was still alive. AND it could have been their mother pride or their dad’s pride, that she didn’t ask questions after her father died ~ especially when there was obviously PLENTY of money to go around. My former mother in law had a similar situation happen when her did died in Nova Scotia in the 60’s. Her dad owned a sawmill and a lumber company. When he died, her brother aimed to “get everything” AND did. He used a third siblings disability against her. Basically he told her he’d not look after this sibling and he’d have to go into care, IF she didn’t agree. So, being a somewhat simple minded woman, (about business) who wanted her brother to continue to live in the only home he’d ever lived in, she agreed to her older brother’s terms. Little did she realize, that after she’d signed documents “giving up” her share, he could have still placed the third sibling in care. Luckily, he held firm in his agreement, and looked after this third sibling. Particularly galling is my mum in law had had a child out of wedlock, and because her older brother had no children, her father and brother decided, the day after she’d given birth, that the “best thing” would be for her brother to take the baby and raise it as his own. Then he treated her like this. What a sheister!!

[@prettynikki73]

You could OBVIOUSLY SEE the signatures of Norma was signed by the same person who signed the other names. The “r” is especially THE EXACT SAME!!! Ms. Norma did NOT sign that paperwork. I can’t believe no one pointed out that the paperwork and Ms. Norma’s signature was forged. 😡

[@christinavaughn6273]

I too noticed that.

[@trisharowland2257]

Shame on greedy people !

[@goldenbazaars]

Greed is an issue of heart.

[@cindysettles3743]

I can’t even watch this episode it brings to many bad memories concerning my own family 😢

[@michellepomponio1537]

Daddy said money makes a blind man see‼️

[@getrudasanga9469]

😂

[@thresagraham8181]

Unfortunately, nothing about some human beings and money , surprises me. 😞

[@marylougeorge9890]

I’ve noticed how there’s always someone in the family who gets extra grabby when there’s a death in the family. There’s 7 of us and 2 who got grabby. The rest of us refused to fight with them.

[@mogyory2763]

Makes me mad when people feel entitled to profit of a company they never worked to build or run.

[@vrpapa2011]

Unfortunately, justice is difficult to find anywhere.

[@--Skip--]

Please make a second documentary of this story after it is all said and done this is very interesting case

[@terrilee68]

Wow can see the resemblance in these siblings & grandfather

[@madjack8893]

Really unbelievable.

[@greggdenike1376]

❤ tears of Truth and Solidarity to Ur family,Godbless U,Beautiful Souls🎉!!

[@j.m.1806]

They would have been better off never discovering the obituary. It cost them so much more than money to pursue their perceived entitlement. The bitterness is palpable. I hope they discover the peace waiting so very near to fill the empty hole.

[@GamerGodPlayz-vx6im]

GREED EVERYWHERE 😢

[@heathermolony1339]

Their lawyer should of known that there is a time limit called statute of limitations on old cases...

[@mybooks1733]

I have no doubt your mum would have been much happier if you still had your marriage instead of losing your marriage so she could retrieve a lump sum of money that was stole from her decades ago

[@anniewebber-gs5ju]

Absolutely HENIOUS coroporate justice frightening.

[@DrGarri]

This all happened because of the insatiable greed from most involved, and the incredible stupidity of a woman with wealthy parents who didn't even think of asking if her parents left her anything after dying.

[@marylougeorge9890]

She knew her dad and brother hated her husband. Probably assumed she was disinherited. Plus she was focused on the welfare of her own family. Sounded possible the store fire was also arson.

[@ellenswales8175]

The lawyer's are to find the beneficiary's not the other way round but I think the brother hid all of it 🤔

[@casanova07scrr]

Horrible injustice!

[@anonfornow359]

Totally agree with another commentor. The family lawyer should have told them about statute of limitations. Maybe they did

[@syedatasneemtowhid8149]

This case is vaguely similar to what Barry Sherman did to his Uncle's business

[@ninedaysjane2466]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@montserratregueira4117]

Absolutely disgusting. Feel sorry because even todays they are suffering from an injustice.

[@perlamanimtin8779]

What a shame that company

[@carolmcgaghey6112]

GREED. GREED. GREED

[@renaalam6844]

True Indeed,,🙅

[@sularkins6229]

Disgusting abuse of the truth .. no justice 😢😢😢😊

[@elizabethblane201]

Is the French surname, Jacques, so difficult to pronounce correctly?

[@corneliuscornia4436]

Nasty Anglo Saxons😊

[@Sueboo47]

Sounds like tpossibly he judge /banks. were paid off with the milons that should have been awarded to Norma and family. I have walked in your shoes

[@0308regina]

F-k the Statute of Limitations. Who freaking invented that? I would imagine people who invented this are the greedy and selfish people. I felt so sorry for Norma and her children. They should have not experienced the poverty if her brother George shared her inheritance after all its not all George‘S inheritance anyway. George too was so freaking greedy. I hope Karma is haunting him every minute of the day wherever he is. I can only hope that all Norma’s children will love, care and support for one another. That to me is more than wealth. ❤

[@mrsmiggins6435]

I am so angry i can't watch anymore

[@VintageVera]

OK she should have received her inheritance but why in the world wouldn't she ask to see the will? And then acted immediately?

[@georginafraser451]

I don't understand!!!! If Norma hipol was in such a bad money situation why didn't she claim her father's and mothers' estate???? I would have jumped up as a spring and stepped in at the minute, most for my children. I don't get it !!!!

[@marylougeorge9890]

They hated her husband. If the store burned because of George it could’ve caused fear for the wellbeing of her children.

[@marygoff3332]

​@@marylougeorge9890yep.

[@gardensofthegods]

She probably figured she was disinherited .

[@marylougeorge9890]

@@gardensofthegods Exactly.

[@gardensofthegods]

@@marylougeorge9890 yep .

[@YvonneWatson-ff5ex]

Do not think your family is any different from anyone else’s family. When it comes to money family is the worst.

[@Threadbow]

You're right People trust their kids but those kids will cut their oxygen off for the money

[@joycelebrilla2023]

but it is fraud.the case should not be under the statute of limitation

[@Rachid-cg2qy]

What a disgusting brother it is seriously mindblowing how greedy and entitled some people feel!! The trust must be sued and people should be in prison!

[@alstrong7270]

Ur family deserve to win ur appeal. That bank is gutless. Stand firm and tall. Sending Prayers to ur family

[@vlsice2024]

The problem was probably she married somebody to the family didn’t approve of usually that is 70% of the problem back then especially when it was dealing with the daughters of wealthy families

[@deborahmccauley401]

❤ The Will

[@teresaezzell6867]

how can people be so evil?

[@SandraNelson063]

George is roasting right now.

[@odreebegin9674]

this has to change for reel justice.

[@williamegler8771]

R-E-A-L

[@LaneyJones-e9l]

What beautiful family

[@michellekobiska9451]

This is so sad

[@williamegler8771]

What "DRIVES" the family? It may be partially driven by principle but in the end, it has nothing to do with legacy or principles it has to do with money. I find it incomprehensible that children of wealthy parents didn't at least contact the family lawyer to see if they were left anything upon their parent's death. Nobody is that naive.

[@zelmerashley6354]

It happens all the time,

[@CoopedUp74]

Sounds like my life.😢