Leona Helmsley leaves $12 mil--to her dog - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

Ccook50 · 08-29-2007, 09:02 AM

Hotel magnate Leona Helmsley, the self-styled "queen of mean" who died last Monday, left $12 million to her dog Trouble.

Her brother, Alvin Rosenthal, is getting millions as well for watching after Trouble in her absence. Two of her four grandchildren get $5 million provided they visit her gravesite once a year. The other two grandchildren aren't getting squat.

Story here.

Medikor · 08-29-2007, 09:51 AM

I know that some other people have left their fortunes with a pet of theirs but my question is what happens to the money when the pet passes away?

Howard · 08-29-2007, 10:01 AM

"I don't pay taxes - the little people do!" - Leona Helmsley during her tax evasion charges. May she burn in ....(you know the rest)!

Cassini90125 · 08-29-2007, 10:16 AM

Miserable old battleaxe. My sympathies to her unfortunate heirs; hopefully they didn't inherit her cold heart or her callousness, either.

kageri · 08-30-2007, 03:39 PM

There are worthier possible heirs to the $12 million.

Like me, for example. Or, you know, cancer research? Orphanages? Starving children in Iraq? SOMEONE WHO IS NOT A MALTESE DOG? Ugh. I hate people.

AerostarMonk · 08-30-2007, 03:46 PM

Where will the dog leave it when it dies? I mean it can't possibly spend it. But then again it hasn't the ability to draw up a will.

jekylljuice · 08-30-2007, 04:00 PM

I'm actually rather taken with the fantasy of becoming one of those eccentric billionaires who dies and leaves the entire estate to their pet guinea pig.

But then I do wonder what a vulnerable creature with no real concept of money in the first place is actually going to gain from having all that wealth handed directly to them...if anything, it puts a price on their head for whichever human hier is expected to gain the money after their own passing (I assume their owner had to specify in the case of such an event?). Anyone remember the Aristocats?

I certainly hope this brother of hers is trustworthy.

Sparky · 08-30-2007, 04:23 PM

Well the brother is getting $10 million as it is, he could probably stand to be trustworthy for that much...

Partymember · 08-31-2007, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duck2k

"I don't pay taxes - the little people do!" - Leona Helmsley during her tax evasion charges.

(sharpening machete) wait...she's already dead? dangit...

LaBloo · 08-31-2007, 02:55 PM

I Heard about her the new briefly. It Sounds Weird Giving Dog 12 mil. Dollars.

08-29-2007, 09:02 AM	#1
Ccook50 Foster's Legend Don't forget to turn left at Greenland Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 510	Leona Helmsley leaves $12 mil--to her dog Hotel magnate Leona Helmsley, the self-styled "queen of mean" who died last Monday, left $12 million to her dog Trouble. Her brother, Alvin Rosenthal, is getting millions as well for watching after Trouble in her absence. Two of her four grandchildren get $5 million provided they visit her gravesite once a year. The other two grandchildren aren't getting squat. Story here. __________________ "God forgot to make stupidity painful." --Ivan Stang (Church of the SubGenius)

08-29-2007, 09:51 AM	#2
Medikor Robot Master I'm a bubble man! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,428	I know that some other people have left their fortunes with a pet of theirs but my question is what happens to the money when the pet passes away? __________________

08-29-2007, 10:16 AM	#4
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,652	Miserable old battleaxe. My sympathies to her unfortunate heirs; hopefully they didn't inherit her cold heart or her callousness, either. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

08-30-2007, 03:39 PM	#5
kageri Polkameister FORTY-SEVEN, YES. I MEAN TWO. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,873	There are worthier possible heirs to the $12 million. Like me, for example. Or, you know, cancer research? Orphanages? Starving children in Iraq? SOMEONE WHO IS NOT A MALTESE DOG? Ugh. I hate people. __________________ "(NOTE: these companies are from the country that makes the best video games: JAPAN!)"

08-30-2007, 03:46 PM	#6
AerostarMonk Holy Toledo! Just try to relax and I'll try not to steal from you. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. Posts: 462	Where will the dog leave it when it dies? I mean it can't possibly spend it. But then again it hasn't the ability to draw up a will. __________________ From the thinnest thread We are sewn together From the finest string we dangle over time From the highest wire We walk through fire Should our balance ever falter Should our steps be unaligned

08-29-2007, 10:01 AM	#3
Howard Desert Rat Only the best! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ desert Posts: 1,356	"I don't pay taxes - the little people do!" - Leona Helmsley during her tax evasion charges. May she burn in ....(you know the rest)!

08-30-2007, 04:00 PM	#7
jekylljuice Executive Weasel Ball jekylljuice was here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: the 44th floor (not counting the mezzanine) Posts: 1,568	I'm actually rather taken with the fantasy of becoming one of those eccentric billionaires who dies and leaves the entire estate to their pet guinea pig. But then I do wonder what a vulnerable creature with no real concept of money in the first place is actually going to gain from having all that wealth handed directly to them...if anything, it puts a price on their head for whichever human hier is expected to gain the money after their own passing (I assume their owner had to specify in the case of such an event?). Anyone remember the Aristocats? I certainly hope this brother of hers is trustworthy. __________________ That's it, The End, But you'll get over it, My Friend. Last edited by jekylljuice; 08-30-2007 at 04:01 PM. Reason: Darn aposthropes

08-30-2007, 04:23 PM	#8
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,713	Well the brother is getting $10 million as it is, he could probably stand to be trustworthy for that much... __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

08-31-2007, 02:55 PM	#10
LaBloo Banned Zombie Fighters! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Bloo, Bloo Nation Posts: 302	I Heard about her the new briefly. It Sounds Weird Giving Dog 12 mil. Dollars.