The Helmsley Estate - Bill MacRae Quoted in Globe & Mail

The phenomenon of leaving large sums to family pets
August 30, 2007

Harper Grey LLP partner Bill MacRae was quoted in a national newspaper article about the estate of Leona Helmsley. Ms. Helmsley had set up a $12million trust to administer the care of her dog after she passed away.

Mr. MacRae commented on the trend towards setting aside large amounts of money in estates for the purposes of pet care and the complications that may arise.