Ken5 News reported on a unique estate planning case this week involving a man who left a fortune to his favorite canine.
The report explains how the man amassed a large collection of various valuables over his lifetime, from fine china to antique furniture. His possessions were enough to fill ten homes. Wanting to ensure his wishes were carried out after his passing, the man contacted an estate planning lawyer to ensure legal documents were in place. Trusts were used to protect the valuables and delineate ownership in the event of death or disability. Our New York estate planning lawyers know that all of this is similar to steps taken by local families (of all net worths) when planning for the future.
What was different in this case, however, was who was set to receive all of these valuables at the man’s death. Interestingly, the man’s will left everything to his dogs–only one of which, named “Lucky,” was actually alive when the man passed away.