woolybananasbrother Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Should the favouring of animals to this extent at the extent to the detriment of family be stopped or at least restricted?? Perhaps a limit on the percentage of an estate that can be left to nonhuman causes or even family?http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2008/07/17/do1703.xml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzy Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 This was one of the items of discussion on the Jeremy Vine show last week. Amazingly (to me) the responses were about 50/50. There were quite a few callers who came up with your suggestion WBB. It couldn't happen in France.............................could it ?Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Dont get UK TV I'm afraid. And, no, it could really happen here as I understand things. Thank Frith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzy Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 The kids will be relieved !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda 61 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Sod the kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I, for one, intend to give it ALL away before I leave this mortal coil!! And Daughter won't be main beneficiary.....Too many of my 4 footed friends need my help. OK. So that's MY OWN PERSONAL OPINION Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Reminds me of the lady who left her house and money to her cat, only for the budgie to contest the will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 [quote user="Amanda 61"]Sod the kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I, for one, intend to give it ALL away before I leave this mortal coil!! And Daughter won't be main beneficiary.....Too many of my 4 footed friends need my help. OK. So that's MY OWN PERSONAL OPINION[/quote]I saw what happened when someone left their house contents to a well known domestic animal charity - suddenly the local liason had a new suite, new curtains, a few collectables....need I go on? Yes, of course she put in a donation..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 I started it but darent say what I really think on an open forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Since when have you been backward in coming forward with your views, Wooly?[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I think that there should be some sort of restriction. When a childless aunt died, my sister-in-law had to buy back her grandmother's jewellery from the RSPCA. There was nothing of great value, not more than a few hundred pounds, but in sentimental terms it meant a great deal. Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 the RSPCA is the most voracious of all charities in getting its pound of flesh too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Just in case you are wondering I wasn't referring to the RSPCA although I have to say that they are not ever quick to respond to calls for help in this area, in my experience.........they always seem to be too busy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda 61 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 As I previously said, I will give it away so that there is NO doubt as to what my wishes are 'cos I will have done it myself!!! I guess some very knowledgeable person on here is now going to say that distribution of personal effects COULD STILL be contested. Is that a possibility????Sweet 17, I did laugh at budgie contesting cat's inheritance...Gawd, what will it come to next???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 well, I was RH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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