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Pets Inherit Millions: From Cats to Dogs
The article discusses several instances of wealthy individuals leaving significant portions of their estates to their beloved pets, examining the legal aspects and real-life implications of such inheritances across different countries.
Russian
LifestyleLawWealthAnimalsInheritancePets
Tata GroupRitz-Carlton
Margaret LaneRatan TataKarl LagerfeldMaurizio MianAnna Davydova
- What inheritance did Margaret Lane leave to her cat, Tinker?
- In the UK, Margaret Lane left her \u00a3400,000 home and a \u00a3100,000 trust fund to her cat, Tinker, upon her death. After Tinker's death, the estate will pass to her neighbors, the Whitleys, who cared for Tinker.
- Is it legally possible in Russia to bequeath property to an animal?
- In Russia, while there's no explicit legal prohibition, leaving an inheritance to an animal would require designating a legal guardian, like a shelter or foundation, to manage the funds for the animal's care.
- What provisions did Karl Lagerfeld make for his cat, Choupette, in his will?
- Karl Lagerfeld left \u00a31 million to his Birman cat, Choupette, who lives a luxurious life with a personal chef and staff after his death.
- What is the truth behind the story of Gunther IV, the dog who inherited millions?
- The story of Gunther IV, a German Shepherd who inherited \u00a350 million, was later revealed to be a fabrication by Maurizio Mian to evade taxes; the dog exists, but the inheritance narrative is false.
- How did Ratan Tata distribute a significant portion of his wealth after his death?
- Indian billionaire Ratan Tata left a significant portion of his \u00a390 million fortune to his dogs, Goa and Tito, with Tito's care and unlimited funds entrusted to his chef.