Elderly Shanghai Woman Bequeaths $2.8 Million Fortune to Pets

Ms Liu's decision, citing neglect from her adult children, sparks online discussions about family dynamics and inheritance practices in China.

An elderly woman in Shanghai, identified as Ms Liu, has decided to leave her $2.8 million fortune to her pets, citing neglect from her adult children.
The inheritance is now under the administration of a local veterinary clinic due to legal constraints that prohibit direct bequests to animals in China.
Ms Liu had initially included her three children in her will, but changed it after feeling they had no interest in visiting or caring for her.
The decision has sparked online discussions about family dynamics and inheritance practices in China.
Officials from the Will Registration Centre in Beijing advised Ms Liu to appoint a trusted person to supervise the veterinary clinic and warned her of the risks of putting all her money in the hands of the clinic.