my mother in law passed away a few months ago. she did not leave a will but had jewellery (diamonds etc) worth at least £300k. She meant to leave it for her 2 daughters but the last two years or so of her life she was increasingly annoyed with them as she felt they were not giving her the care she expected. So she told DH in private (verbally) that she wants all her jewellery to be given to charity after she's gone. She didn't want her daughters to know while she was alive as she didn't want them to treat her worse for it. Anyway now she is gone and the daughters want to share the £300k among themselves. DH wants to give it in charity but there is no written will. Personally, I think the daughters should have it as they are not all that well off. But DH insists his mom's wish has to be met but it was a wish the mom told him in private. The siblings have developed great bitterness towards each other now. Any thoughts as to how this issue can be resolved?