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Legal tussle over dog has cost thousands in legal fees and plenty of heartache, while highlighting how the law treats pets in estate battles. 08 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

Dog at Centre of Estate Dispute: Highlights Need to Plan for Pets

Dying Saskatchewan Farmer’s Will Goes Down in History | Curated Content | Strange Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 09 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Strangest Wills Ever: Daily Roses, Millionaire Pets, and More

Our pets are more than animals for many of us. They are beloved family members, providing companionship, joy, and comfort. How can you include your pets in your estate plan? What are your options? 08 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

Your Estate Plan: Trusts & Care Provisions for Your Pets

Did a German countess named Karlotta Leibenstein really leave millions to a dog named Gunther? The German Shepard has long been described as one of the wealthiest dogs in the world, but —spoiler alert!— the truth is not that simple... 01 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Spoiler Alert: The True Story Behind “Gunther’s Millions”

01 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Dramatized Content

Gunther’s Millions | Netflix Docuseries | 2023

Lawyers Who Write Wills Share The 40 Weirdest Requests Clients Have Made | Curated Content | Strange Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 28 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Ask Reddit Thread: 40 Weirdest Requests in People’s Wills

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