Pampered pooch inherits $12m

Is it ever acceptable to bequest money to a pet? New York billionaire Leona Helmsley has left $12m (£5.97m) to her pet dog, Trouble. Is this a terrible waste of money or is safeguarding the upkeep of a loved pet understandable? Should the courts overturn her will and leave the money to her family instead? Have your say.

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Angela from Belfast says:

Oct 20, 17:20

If you want to leave all your money to your pet, then that's your choice. People should mind their own business and learn to respect other people's wishes! If there was more people like Leona then there would be no animal cruelty at all in this world!!

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liam from middlesbrough says:

Oct 20, 12:39

daft americans no one needs that much money let alone a dog. 12 mill could do some good to PEOPLES lives. just a waste leaving it to a dog

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rex from kennelworth says:

Oct 19, 20:48

as long as the doggy spends the money wisely! and dosn't get ripped off by dodgy investments

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me from here from northern England says:

Oct 18, 14:28

This is typical of someone who had more money than sense!

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Andy from London says:

Oct 17, 21:14

Totally insane. Dogs stink and eat babies - fact. Spend the money on having it put down

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