Leona Helmsley's Dog Trouble Is Gone
Leona Helmsley became infamous, when she who died in 2007 and left her dog Trouble, a $12 million trust in her will.
Trustees fought over the provisions and the amount of money was later reduced by the court and an agreement among the Trustees to around $2 million.
Now it has been reported that Trouble apparently died last December, without any fanfare, and the remaining monies reverted to the Helmsley Charitable Trust.
After all of the angst and outcry, it seems as though Leona got her wish and achieved her goals.
Trouble continued to live a pampered life-just as Leona wanted and planned.
And the Helmsley Charitable Trust received the remainder of the trust funds- just as Leona wanted and planned.
How Much to Pay A Pet Caregiver?
Can you just give me general info on the cost? How much does one get paid to be a pet caregiver? Tony, Marco Island, FL
Tony, there is no standard that a pet caregiver receives for taking care of the pets of a deceased owner.
If obviously depends on the type, number and age of the pets.
For example, it would certainly be easier to take care of a parakeet, as compared to three horses.
Other factors include items such as the daily schedule or routine that the owner has established in the pet trust.
It will also make a difference if the pets reside with the caregiver or if the caregiver moves into the former owner’s residence.
Many times the owner and the named caregiver will have discussed and agreed upon all of these factors
Of course, the language of the pet trust will ultimately control the amount of payment.
