[ WP ] An eccentric billionaire has died , and divided his estate among his two nephews , who hate each other . The catch ? The estate has been divided in a checkerboard pattern of 10 foot tiles .

As Fred and Will ensured that they grasped the executor's words, they shared a knowing but silent thought, one of their few agreements in life. 
 
 The executor, being part of a law firm that is well versed in real estate law and estate law, explained that the land titles office would never allow the estate to be sub-divided into 2161 parcels because doing so would be against the public interest and local zoning bylaws. 
 
 Explaining that the state's *Estate Law* requires executors to vary a deceased's last will and testament to the extent required to comply with state and local law, the executor took the liberty to have a fellow partner draft three different subdivision plans that would comply with zoning ordinances. Each divided the estate evenly into two parcels in terms of assessed value, area, access to roads, utilities and natural affordances, and buildings on site. 
 
 The executor further explained that he also had the proposed parcels and the entire estate professionally appraised as part of the due diligence he is required to perform, and provided a list of real estate agents specializing in heritage estates. 
 
 Fred and Will, both living on different continents from their uncle, simultaneously said `` sell it''. Their representatives at the executors office each scribble some notes and confirm that the nephews would like the proceeds of the sale to be divided evenly. Fred excuses himself to take his next Skype call, already ringing. A final boarding call announcement is heard over Will's Skype as he thanked the executor and the land professionals who drew up the plans. 
 
 Two months later, the fee simple estate is sold whole slightly above market value. Having received approval by e-mail from the nephews, the executor added a caveat that a public granite chess table is to be built and maintained outside the gate for 50 years in memorial to the deceased.
