Van Gogh's Will -

Theo’s widow inherited the collection. She is credited with the strategic "execution" of Vincent's legacy by organizing exhibitions and publishing the brothers' correspondence.

Inherited the works but died six months after Vincent in January 1891. Van Gogh's Will

Theo and Jo’s son eventually inherited the collection and was instrumental in founding the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to ensure the works remained together as a public trust. 4. Notable Beneficiaries Theo’s widow inherited the collection

There is no record of a formal, legal will written by Vincent van Gogh before his death in 1890. Because he lived in severe poverty and sold very few works during his lifetime, he likely had no traditional estate to bequeath. Instead, his "will" is often discussed by historians through his extensive correspondence and the subsequent actions of his family. 1. Legal Status of the Estate Theo and Jo’s son eventually inherited the collection

Though there was no legal document, some family members benefited from his work in practical ways:

Since Vincent died intestate (without a will) and unmarried, his entire estate—consisting primarily of over and hundreds of sketches—passed to his closest living male relative, his younger brother Theo van Gogh . 2. The "Living Will" in Letters