In his will, dated 14 November 1595, Hungerford left two farms to his mistress, Margery Bright, and the residue of his estate to his half brother, Sir Edward Hungerford, with remainder to the [male] heirs .. of 'any woman' he [Edward] should 'afterwards marry'.
Sir Walter Hungerford died in December 1596, and was succeeded by his half brother, who was sued by both Lady Anne Hungerford and Margery Bright, for dower.