An elderly woman in Shanghai, surnamed Liu, has made the decision to leave her entire fortune, estimated at around $2.8 million (20 million yuan), to her cats and dogs instead of her children.
This decision came after she felt neglected by her adult children, who rarely visited or cared for her, especially when she was ill. Initially, Liu had made a will leaving her fortune to her three children, but later changed her mind due to their perceived neglect.
Due to legal limitations in China, where individuals cannot directly leave their money to animals, Liu appointed a local veterinary clinic as the administrator of her inheritance. This clinic is responsible for the care of the animals and any offspring they may have. While Liu wanted to leave all her money directly to her pets, officials from the country’s Will Registration Centre advised her to appoint a trusted person to supervise the vet clinic, ensuring proper care for the pets.
This unusual case has sparked significant discussion online about family dynamics and inheritance in China. Some people expressed support for Liu’s decision, citing similar sentiments regarding their own family situations [❞] [❞].
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