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Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
The debate continues: Is being “too generous” to help animals against public policy?
As most readers are already aware, Leona M. Helmsley left the vast majority of her $4 billion fortune to a foundation to benefit dogs.The battle is now being waged between…
Pet Trust Law Blog
Need a Private Dectective for Your Lost Pet?
By Danny Meek
Lost pets are a problem everywhere. The mental and emotional strain of a missing pet can quickly take is toll on you and your family. There are many organizations to…
Georgia Bankruptcy Blog
A Great Dog
By Scott Riddle
Jake (1997-2008). With big brother, Hans, who will really miss him -
Worms & Germs Blog
Happy Household Hamsters
The right kind of pet can be an invaluable source of learning experiences for a child. But there's always the question of what is the right kind of pet for…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Estate Planning for Pets Featured in Wall Street Journal
In Good Boy, Wall St. J., Dec. 17, 2007, at R6, Rachel Emma Silverman discusses the fundamentals of planning for the care of a person's pet animals upon disability and…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Importance of Pets in a Client’s Life
Many times on this blog, I have discussed estate planning for pet owners. In Natalie Angier, The Ambivalent Bond With a Ball of Fur, NY Times, Oct. 2, 2007, the…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Alvin Rosenthal Might Disclaim Trouble
As discussed earlier on this blog, it appears that Leona Helmsley's dog, Trouble, will benefit from $12 million left in trust.Article One, § F of Leona's will makes a specific…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Is Trouble a sign that “the end is near”?
John Gapper in The dog takes the biscuit in New York, Financial Times, Sept. 1, 2007, compares Leona Helmsley's desire to provide extravagant care for Trouble to Caligula and his…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Is Trouble in trouble?
As discussed earlier on this blog, it appears that Leona Helmsley's dog, Trouble, will benefit from $12 million left in trust.According to Xana O'Neill & Jose Martinez, Frail health dogs…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Oscar — The Cat that Fortells Death
Many times on this blog, I have discussed estate planning for pet owners. Pet owners are often very concerned about how their pets will be cared for after death. Little…