A Chinese Woman Bequeathed $2.8 Million to Her Pets 0 8

An elderly woman initially intended to pass her savings and property to her three adult children, but she changed her mind, explaining this by their lack of care. According to Liu, when she fell ill, her children did not show the necessary attention, and only her pets remained by her side. As a result, the woman decided to rewrite her will in favor of her animals.

The local veterinary clinic was appointed as the executor of the estate. The clinic staff will be responsible for taking care of the animals after their owner's death. Initially, it was planned to bequeath the funds directly to the animals, but this is prohibited in China. Lawyers advise Liu to also appoint a person who can oversee the fulfillment of obligations by the veterinary clinic.

This story has sparked active discussion on Chinese social media, the publication reports. Mostly, users express sympathy for the woman and support her decision. It is also noted that this is not the first such case in China. In December of last year, a Shanghai court upheld the legality of a will from a person who left all his savings of 3.3 million yuan ($466,000) to a 'kind fruit stall owner' and rejected a lawsuit from relatives who tried to contest it.