Does Mary become sole heiress?

Mary was made Matthew's heir, she would get half the estate and whatever remained of the Swine fund but still no title.
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Does Mary become the heir of Downton Abbey?

In a newly-found will, Matthew names Mary to be his sole heir, giving her management over his share of the estate until their son, George, come of age. Two new suitors (Lord Gillingham and Charles Blake) fight for Mary's affection, Mary is not ready for a new relationship with either of them.
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Who becomes the heir Downton Abbey?

Lord Robert has no sons, and an “entail” keeps any of his daughters from inheriting his great estate and mansion: Downton Abbey. Robert's heir is Matthew Crawley, a distant cousin. Matthew will someday inherit both the earl's title and his real estate, thanks to the entail.
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Does Matthew inherit money Downton?

Matthew inherited money from the family of his late fiancée, Lavinia, but felt guilty keeping it—until he learned that Lavinia's dad knew their wedding wasn't going to work out before he wrote that will, and that the money could save Downton's future (see below).
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What happens to Mary on Downton Abbey after Matthew dies?

Mary (Michelle Dockery), the family's eldest daughter, finally found love again years after the tragic death of her husband, Matthew. Given that Matthew died in a car crash, Mary agreed to marry Henry Talbot (Matthew Goode) provided he give up his dangerous racecar driving profession and open a car shop instead.
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Does Lord Grantham have an illegitimate child?

Cora decides who's inheriting – and it's not Lady Mary's son

She knows that Thomas is the illegitimate son of O'Brien and Lord Grantham – and the rightful heir to the house. She knows it will kill her husband to see an illegitimate child inherit Downton Abbey and she has waited a long time for this moment.
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Does Tom remarry in Downton Abbey?

Fans will also have been delighted to see that chauffeur Tom has found love again as he appears to remarry in wedding scenes that see him and maid Lucy Smith (Tuppence Middleton) tie the knot. Tom married into the aristocratic Crawley family only to be devastated by the death of his first wife, Lady Sybil.
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Does Matthew take swires money?

Swire shared his reasons for leaving money to Matthew, and forgave him for the pain he caused his daughter. With a one page letter, Matthew's distraught feelings about the inheritance completely changed. He felt understood, forgiven, and honorable, and was ready to accept the gift. Mr.
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Do the Granthams lose Downton Abbey?

Downton Abbey's Lord and Lady Grantham 'lose servants' in final series on ITV.
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Did Matthew leave a will for Mary?

In the first episode of Season 4, we can't tell who will become the guardian, Mary or Robert himself. But it doesn't matter because, by the end, we learn that Matthew wrote a will leaving all his property to Mary.
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What happens to Cora's fortune?

As part of their marriage contract, Cora's fortune was entailed to the family estate to prevent it from going bankrupt. While their marriage was initially one-sided in love, after a year, Robert fell in love with her and their marriage was perfectly happy.
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Who inherits Downton season 6?

Lady Edith and Bertie Pelham

After six seasons of troubles, Lady Edith finally finds happiness. In the last episode of the series, the middle Crawley daughter marries Bertie Pelham to become the Marchioness of Hexham, a position which outranks everyone else in her family.
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Do Anna and Bates have babies?

Chatting to The Daily Telegraph, the actress said: "Anna is in a really good place. She and Mr Bates have a baby boy, now 18 months old. She is passionate about helping Lady Mary with the running of Downton, about keeping the legacy going."
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Does Lord Grantham lose all his money?

Don't put all your money in 1 stock: Downton's patriarch, the Earl of Grantham, needs a little Investing 101. He loses the entire family fortune at the start of Season 3 by betting on a Canadian railroad company that goes belly up. "It wasn't just me. Everyone said we couldn't lose," he protests.
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What is Mary Crawley worth?

And rounding out the list at 14 and 15 respectively are two of our favorite 1920s characters: Lady Mary Crawley from "Downton Abbey" with £7.5 million British pounds, or $10.8 million U.S. dollars, and Jay Gatsby with £6.8 million British pounds, or $9.8 million U.S. dollars.
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How does Downton get its money back?

In season 3, when Robert had bankrupted the estate, Matthew had inherited the vast fortune of Reggie Swire, and offered to give it to Robert (it had taken Matthew a while to accept the money) to save Downton.
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Who did Branson marry?

While Richard Branson may be one of the most successful businessmen of all time, his relationship record isn't too shabby either. Richard and his wife, Joan Templeman, have been married for more than 30 years and still seem stronger than ever.
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What happens to Marigold on Downton Abbey?

After Edith and Bertie were married, Marigold would later move to Brancaster Castle in Northumberland, which was the ancestral seat of the Marquess of Hexham, where she would grow up (along with a nanny). It was presumed that she would make frequent visits to Downton, to be with her mother's family.
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What happens to Tom Barrow in Downton Abbey?

In the final episode, Thomas would temporarily leave Downton to work for another family, but he hated it. He would return to Downton and would later become the new butler, as Carson would finally retire due to the palsy. By this time, Barrow realized how far he had come from a conniving footman in the first seasons.
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What happens to Daisy in Downton Abbey?

She is still living in Downton in 1921, but appears to be on better terms with Ivy, whom she accompanies at the Thirsk fair and they have a good time together.
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Who does Rose marry in Downton Abbey?

Actually, Lady Rose MacClare, the seemingly permanent houseguest at Downton Abbey (at least until she marries The Hon. Ephraim Atticus Aldridge), shares many qualities with Cinderella.
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What happens to Miss Baxter in Downton Abbey?

Baxter's secret has been revealed: she stole jewelry from her former mistress, Mrs Benton, which included two diamond bracelets, a pearl necklace with a ruby clasp and four rings, and pretended that a burglary had taken place. Her penance for this crime was serving three years in prison.
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Does Mary ever find out about Marigold?

Cunning Mary finds out from Tom that Marigold is Edith's daughter. In the hands of a caring sister, this information would lead to reconciliation and offers of assistance. In Mary's hands, this information is a samurai sword.
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Does Anna have a miscarriage Downton Abbey?

Downton Abbey favourites Anna and John Bates welcomed a baby boy in tonight's finale. The couple struggled to conceive last series after she tragically suffered a series of miscarriages.
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Does Anna go to jail on Downton Abbey?

Anna was arrested and sent to jail in episode 8 of Season 5 for the murder of Green.
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