People will leave their property after death to all manner of strange causes, charities, schemes, or family members but rarely do you see property going directly to an animal. But some eccentric souls have left behind millions to their beloved pets ranging from cats and dogs to hens and monkeys. In one case, a European aristocrat left her German Shepherd $75 million which has more than tripled in value over the last 20 years and now provides for the needs of the fourth generation of the dog’s line. Then there is the world famous Grumpy Cat which has a huge net worth, estimated between $1 and $100 million, although his money did not come from inheritance in this case. While millionaire animals are very rare, they still go to show that an estate can be set up in almost any way to the benefit of the person, or animal, that estate owner might want.
See Brad Tuttle, The 10 Richest Pets of All Time, Time Money, October 5, 2015.
