Inheritance is a touchy subject, especially when there are many family members who depend on them. But what happens when a person with several million in the bank dies and has no family to leave their assets? One would expect friends to take that seat. In the case of Bill Dorris it is so and his best friend was his dog.
This successful businessman from Tennessee (USA) recently passed away and left a $5 million legacy (about 4.1 million euros) to Lulu, an 8-year-old border collie who has certainly become one of the richest animals on the planet. “Five million dollars will be transferred to a fund that will be created upon my death for the care of my border collie Lulu. […] to meet all your needs,” says part of Dorris’s will published in local media.
The late 83-year-old businessman was single and ran a bathtub company for the disabled.
His will specified that his $5 million fortune be placed in a trust fund for Lulu’s care.
Custody of the dog was given to 88-year-old Martha Burton, a good friend of Dorris who was completely unaware of his intentions.. “Frankly, I don’t know what to think, to be honest. She really loved the dog,” she said recently.
Lulu’s new owner admits there’s no way to spend that much money on a dog, but jokes that he’ll try.
As of today, Dorris’ estate is in the process of being transferred to a trust which is to cover all of the pet’s needs. What is unknown is what will happen to the remaining amount of money once Lulu dies.
Source: The Vanguard
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