In Roman Times, an heir could receive a nasty surprise when the will of a deceased parent was read. In Roman Times, an heir could inherit a parent’s debt.

Every man, in proportion to his virtue, considers himself, with respect to the great community of mankind, as the steward and guardian of their interest in the property which he chances to possess.

In many Ancient Greek and Roman tragedies, the dramatist introduced a “god” to resolve complicated or seemingly hopeless situations.

“Oh, the shock and horror”, laments the social media darling to her gasping social media audience. “If you die without a Will, the big-bad-wolf Government will take all you have, including your children”. Hurry to the business I am promoting so selflessly to you and save your wealth and save your children.”

For many people, love, laughter and happily ever after can exist without the big white dress and the church bells ringing. In fact, for many modern couples, living together as man and wife no longer requires a formal marriage being entered.

A perceived honest commitment to pursue fairness plays a massive role in the acceptance of the outcome. Even unpopular decisions would survive a fairness test when there was an intellectually honest commitment to fairness.