The opera lover, the aromatherapist and the $1m inheritance fight
Eva Marie Easton died in September 2021, aged 89. The German migrant made a will in November 2020 naming the Sydney Opera House Trust as sole beneficiary. It was her wish that the funds be used for the promotion of performances of German classical music.
The 2020 will superseded a will from 2019, leaving everything to her friend Isabelle Agnes Peacock, an aromatherapist she met in 2004 when she started having monthly massages. Easton's Australian ex-husband had died years earlier, and she was unaware of any other living relatives.
By about 2009, Easton and Peacock 'had developed a good friendship', Supreme Court Justice James Hmelnitsky said in a decision last year.
'Mrs Peacock would drive Mrs Easton to places she needed to be, such as dental and medical appointments.'
Loading
Easton was diagnosed with cancer and moved to a NSW aged care facility in 2017. Peacock continued to visit.
The elderly woman made a will in December 2017 leaving her estate to a couple with whom she was friends. If they predeceased Easton, everything would go to Peacock.
The court heard Easton became upset when the couple moved to Queensland. She executed a new will in May 2019, leaving her estate to Peacock.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
West Australian
24 minutes ago
- West Australian
‘Tyrell-ble': Beloved chip brand Tyrrells pulled from major Australian supermarkets due to low demand
Australians have been caught off guard by the quiet disappearance of a beloved chip brand from supermarket shelves without warning. UK -born snack brand Tyrrells has been pulled from Woolworths , Coles and IGA stores, without an official announcement. The change was spotted by a frustrated Reddit user who posted about it last Thursday. 'Gone from their shelves without warning or even clearance tags. Didn't even get a chance to stock up,' the user wrote. 'These were f****** good, made in Australia with Aussie potatoes, and at $3.80 for 165g. Price does what it says, without stupid price hikes and fake offers.' Other users echoed the disappointment. 'WHAT! OUTRAGE! They were the only chips I bought,' one comment read. 'These are the king of chips and I am heartbroken,' another said. 'Damn, that's really disappointing. They were the best chips on the shelves,' a third added. 'Absolutely unacceptable. These are the only good chips,' someone else chimed in. 'That's tyrell-ble,' another joked. Snackbrands Australia, the maker of Tyrrells, confirmed the brand has been discontinued due to low demand. 'We always aim to bring delicious snacks to our consumers in line with their needs, however we sadly had to retire the Tyrrells brand from market due to insufficient levels of consumer demand,' the company said in a statement. 'We realise that there will always be true lovers of the brand out there however we need to balance the requirements of our consumers as well as our retail partners when making these tough decisions.' Both Coles and Woolworths confirmed to they are no longer stocking Tyrrells chips. has also reached out to IGA for confirmation. Snackbrands said Tyrrells will still be available 'for the foreseeable future' in some Harris Farm stores, and suggested fans try their other products. 'The good news is that we continue to innovate and offer great alternatives under our Kettle and Natural Chip Company brands,' a spokesperson added. Tyrrells chips can still be found on Amazon , with nine 165g bags of the classic Pot Crispy Salted flavour currently available for $15.86. Some Reddit users reported spotting a few bags at 7-Eleven and The Reject Shop. Tyrrells, originally founded on a farm in Herefordshire, England in 2002, is known for its hand-cooked, premium potato chips made from locally grown ingredients. The brand entered the Australian market in 2014, initially importing products from the UK. From 2016, following its acquisition of Yarra Valley Snack Foods, Tyrrells chips were made locally in Victoria using Australian potatoes.
Perth Now
26 minutes ago
- Perth Now
Aussie snack lovers shattered as popular chips disappear from shelves
Australians have been caught off guard by the quiet disappearance of a beloved chip brand from supermarket shelves without warning. UK-born snack brand Tyrrells has been pulled from Woolworths, Coles and IGA stores, without an official announcement. The change was spotted by a frustrated Reddit user who posted about it last Thursday. 'Gone from their shelves without warning or even clearance tags. Didn't even get a chance to stock up,' the user wrote. 'These were f****** good, made in Australia with Aussie potatoes, and at $3.80 for 165g. Price does what it says, without stupid price hikes and fake offers.' Other users echoed the disappointment. 'WHAT! OUTRAGE! They were the only chips I bought,' one comment read. 'These are the king of chips and I am heartbroken,' another said. 'Damn, that's really disappointing. They were the best chips on the shelves,' a third added. 'Absolutely unacceptable. These are the only good chips,' someone else chimed in. 'That's tyrell-ble,' another joked. Coles has confirmed it is no longer stocking Tyrrells chips. Credit: Coles Woolworths has pulled Tyrrells chips from its shelves. Credit: Woolworths Snackbrands Australia, the maker of Tyrrells, confirmed the brand has been discontinued due to low demand. 'We always aim to bring delicious snacks to our consumers in line with their needs, however we sadly had to retire the Tyrrells brand from market due to insufficient levels of consumer demand,' the company said in a statement. 'We realise that there will always be true lovers of the brand out there however we need to balance the requirements of our consumers as well as our retail partners when making these tough decisions.' Both Coles and Woolworths confirmed to they are no longer stocking Tyrrells chips. has also reached out to IGA for confirmation. Snackbrands said Tyrrells will still be available 'for the foreseeable future' in some Harris Farm stores, and suggested fans try their other products. 'The good news is that we continue to innovate and offer great alternatives under our Kettle and Natural Chip Company brands,' a spokesperson added. The British-born Tyrrells chips have quietly disappeared from major supermarket shelves. Credit: Tyrrells / Facebook Tyrrells chips can still be found on Amazon, with nine 165g bags of the classic Pot Crispy Salted flavour currently available for $15.86. Some Reddit users reported spotting a few bags at 7-Eleven and The Reject Shop. Tyrrells, originally founded on a farm in Herefordshire, England in 2002, is known for its hand-cooked, premium potato chips made from locally grown ingredients. The brand entered the Australian market in 2014, initially importing products from the UK. From 2016, following its acquisition of Yarra Valley Snack Foods, Tyrrells chips were made locally in Victoria using Australian potatoes.
AU Financial Review
43 minutes ago
- AU Financial Review
Why Australia can't sue if AUKUS delivers dud subs
Australia will be blocked from seeking compensation from the United Kingdom if British-designed nuclear-powered submarines have defects or are delayed, under the terms of the 50-year AUKUS treaty between the two nations. The treaty also gives Britain an effective veto over any Australian proposal for the design of the new submarines, while the pact could be torn up with just a year's notice, amid growing questions over the Trump administration's commitment to AUKUS and willingness to share the crown jewels of weapons technology.
