An old superstition says it’s unlucky to make a will, as this is likely to speed up your demise. Wills used to be read over the person’s coffin, presumable to give them an opportunity to protest if the relatives seemed unhappy with it.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...