Leona Helmsley leaves $12 million to dog...none to grandchildren - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Ireneparalegal · 08-29-2007, 12:44 PM

Seems like the queen of mean took a line from the movie "Mommie Dearest" and had it inserted in her will

NEW YORK (Aug. 29) - Leona Helmsley's dog will continue to live an opulent life, and then be buried alongside her in a mausoleum. But two of Helmsley's grandchildren got nothing from the late luxury hotelier and real estate billionaire's estate.

Helmsley left her beloved white Maltese, named Trouble, a $12 million trust fund, according to her will, which was made public Tuesday in surrogate court.

She also left millions for her brother, Alvin Rosenthal, who was named to care for Trouble in her absence, as well as two of four grandchildren from her late son Jay Panzirer - so long as they visit their father's grave site once each calendar year.

Otherwise, she wrote, neither will get a penny of the $5 million she left for each.

Helmsley left nothing to two of Jay Panzirer's other children - Craig and Meegan Panzirer - for "reasons that are known to them," she wrote.

But no one made out better than Trouble, who once appeared in ads for the Helmsley Hotels, and lived up to its name by biting a housekeeper.

"I direct that when my dog, Trouble, dies, her remains shall be buried next to my remains in the Helmsley mausoleum," Helmsley wrote in her will.

The mausoleum, she ordered, must be "washed or steam-cleaned at least once a year." She left behind $3 million for the upkeep of her final resting place in Westchester County, where she is buried with her husband, Harry Helmsley, and where the pair have a view of the New York skyline.

She also left her chauffeur, Nicholas Celea, $100,000.

Everything else, including cash from sales of the Helmsley's residences and belongings, reported to be worth billions, she ordered sold and the proceeds given to the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.

Her longtime spokesman, Howard Rubenstein, had no comment.

Helmsley died earlier this month at her Connecticut home. She became known as a symbol of 1980s greed and earned the nickname "the Queen of Mean" after her 1988 indictment and subsequent conviction for tax evasion. One employee had quoted her as snarling, "Only the little people pay taxes."

Mikado · 08-29-2007, 01:29 PM

I didnt know shed died.....interesting that she wants her dog to be burried beside a bitch! (Herself)

Seriously though, Go to hell Leona.......oh wait, too late, youre already there!
( my bad

)

catlover79 · 08-29-2007, 01:33 PM

They didn't name her the Queen of Mean for nothing!

Glad I'm not one of her grandchildren.

Li-Sung · 08-29-2007, 01:59 PM

I think of all the kinds of charity that can use that kind of money to help people and it leterally goes to the dogs..

Very sad.

Ireneparalegal · 08-29-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Li-Sung

I think of all the kinds of charity that can use that kind of money to help people and it leterally goes to the dogs..

Very sad.

Well said. I agree and it is a shame. What a b*tch. Some people might defend her by saying that we don't know what went on behind closed doors, but even if she had a "bonafide" reason for not leaving money to her grandchildren, you are right that money could be going to children's charities, homeless shelters, AIDS research, etc.

Mikado · 08-29-2007, 02:11 PM

great comment Li-sung

Chelsea · 08-29-2007, 02:39 PM

It's important to read for comprehension. She didn't exclude her grandchildren - only two of them. She had four, and she elected to only give $$ to two of them - saying that the other two would know why she didn't give them money. And all the remaining monies that didn't go to the 2/4 grandkids, her brother, her chaeuffer, or her dog - which after estate sale will be quite a bit - is being given to a charitable foundation which will either A)Be put to good use by the foundation itself or B)Given to charities who will no doubt put it to even better use.

80sTrivia · 08-29-2007, 02:47 PM

This sounds like something the miserable old crow would pull... They didn't call her the Queen of Mean for nothing...

Brieannas21 · 08-29-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

It's important to read for comprehension. She didn't exclude her grandchildren - only two of them. She had four, and she elected to only give $$ to two of them - saying that the other two would know why she didn't give them money. And all the remaining monies that didn't go to the 2/4 grandkids, her brother, her chaeuffer, or her dog - which after estate sale will be quite a bit - is being given to a charitable foundation which will either A)Be put to good use by the foundation itself or B)Given to charities who will no doubt put it to even better use.

I Agree, there are a lot of people who leave their money to their pets, Also she did leave a big portion of her money to her own Charity. I have no idea what her charity does, but she did leave some to a charity. And the two grandkids could have been real brats and that's why she left money to the other grandkids. Who knows

Janice · 08-29-2007, 03:32 PM

I know she was a shrew and all that. but I read an article last week when she died, and this woman gave millions up millions to charities. She gave 5 million to the Katrina fund and another 5 million dollars to the 9/11 fightfighter's families. I believe her net worth was 2.5 billion dollars, so that's a lot of money that will go to charity.

No problem providing for her dog. It was her money, her dog, and it's a free country.

Who knows the story with the two grandchildren. There are some very ungrateful people out there. I know this firsthand, and I could tell stories that would make head's spin. My point is that it's possible that her two grandkids didn't deserve anything.

Brieannas21 · 08-29-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I know she was a shrew and all that. but I read an article last week when she died, and this woman gave millions up millions to charities. She gave 5 million to the Katrina fund and another 5 million dollars to the 9/11 fightfighter's families. I believe her worth was 2.5 billion dollars, so that's a lot of money that will go to charity.

No problem providing for her dog. It was her money, her dog, and it's a free country.

Who knows the story with the two grandchildren. There are some very ungrateful people out there. I know this firsthand and could tell stories that would make head's spin. My point is that it's possible that her two grandkids didn't deserve anything.

Other than GT's we finally agree on something, This is a good day LOL

Janice · 08-29-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

Other than GT's we finally agree on something, This is a good day LOL

Can peace in the Middle East be far behind?

Mikado · 08-29-2007, 03:45 PM

We could only hope

catlover79 · 08-29-2007, 04:11 PM

This brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "lucky dog"!

Ireneparalegal · 08-29-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

I Agree, there are a lot of people who leave their money to their pets, Also she did leave a big portion of her money to her own Charity. I have no idea what her charity does, but she did leave some to a charity. And the two grandkids could have been real brats and that's why she left money to the other grandkids. Who knows

That's why I said sometimes people don't know what goes on behind closed doors.

As for the chauffer who she left $100 grand to, WOW! He must have done a lot of brown-nosing.

08-29-2007, 12:44 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Leona Helmsley leaves $12 million to dog...none to grandchildren Seems like the queen of mean took a line from the movie "Mommie Dearest" and had it inserted in her will NEW YORK (Aug. 29) - Leona Helmsley's dog will continue to live an opulent life, and then be buried alongside her in a mausoleum. But two of Helmsley's grandchildren got nothing from the late luxury hotelier and real estate billionaire's estate. Helmsley left her beloved white Maltese, named Trouble, a $12 million trust fund, according to her will, which was made public Tuesday in surrogate court. She also left millions for her brother, Alvin Rosenthal, who was named to care for Trouble in her absence, as well as two of four grandchildren from her late son Jay Panzirer - so long as they visit their father's grave site once each calendar year. Otherwise, she wrote, neither will get a penny of the $5 million she left for each. Helmsley left nothing to two of Jay Panzirer's other children - Craig and Meegan Panzirer - for "reasons that are known to them," she wrote. But no one made out better than Trouble, who once appeared in ads for the Helmsley Hotels, and lived up to its name by biting a housekeeper. "I direct that when my dog, Trouble, dies, her remains shall be buried next to my remains in the Helmsley mausoleum," Helmsley wrote in her will. The mausoleum, she ordered, must be "washed or steam-cleaned at least once a year." She left behind $3 million for the upkeep of her final resting place in Westchester County, where she is buried with her husband, Harry Helmsley, and where the pair have a view of the New York skyline. She also left her chauffeur, Nicholas Celea, $100,000. Everything else, including cash from sales of the Helmsley's residences and belongings, reported to be worth billions, she ordered sold and the proceeds given to the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. Her longtime spokesman, Howard Rubenstein, had no comment. Helmsley died earlier this month at her Connecticut home. She became known as a symbol of 1980s greed and earned the nickname "the Queen of Mean" after her 1988 indictment and subsequent conviction for tax evasion. One employee had quoted her as snarling, "Only the little people pay taxes."
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08-29-2007, 01:33 PM	#3
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08-29-2007, 02:39 PM	#7
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	It's important to read for comprehension. She didn't exclude her grandchildren - only two of them. She had four, and she elected to only give $$ to two of them - saying that the other two would know why she didn't give them money. And all the remaining monies that didn't go to the 2/4 grandkids, her brother, her chaeuffer, or her dog - which after estate sale will be quite a bit - is being given to a charitable foundation which will either A)Be put to good use by the foundation itself or B)Given to charities who will no doubt put it to even better use.
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08-29-2007, 01:29 PM	#2
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	I didnt know shed died.....interesting that she wants her dog to be burried beside a bitch! (Herself) Seriously though, Go to hell Leona.......oh wait, too late, youre already there! ( my bad )

08-29-2007, 02:11 PM	#6
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	great comment Li-sung

08-29-2007, 03:32 PM	#10
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I know she was a shrew and all that. but I read an article last week when she died, and this woman gave millions up millions to charities. She gave 5 million to the Katrina fund and another 5 million dollars to the 9/11 fightfighter's families. I believe her net worth was 2.5 billion dollars, so that's a lot of money that will go to charity. No problem providing for her dog. It was her money, her dog, and it's a free country. Who knows the story with the two grandchildren. There are some very ungrateful people out there. I know this firsthand, and I could tell stories that would make head's spin. My point is that it's possible that her two grandkids didn't deserve anything.

08-29-2007, 03:45 PM	#13
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08-29-2007, 04:11 PM	#14
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	This brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "lucky dog"!