Revealed: the celebrity pets that could be set to inherit millions
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Over two thirds of Brits (65%) plan to leave money in their Will to their pet. New research from Remember A Charity shows that the average owner will leave 11% of their wealth to their pets, to ensure they're properly cared for. This means that each of Kylie Jenner’s seven pets could be set to inherit £14 million of her £900 million fortune, whilst Barbara Streisand’s pups could receive £13.9 million each. The news comes as Karl Lagerfeld has been rumoured to have left part of his £150 million fortune to his beloved cat, Choupette, and as 79% of pet owners reveal they’d like a clause in their Will detailing what will happen to their furry friends.
| Celebrity | How much they’re worth (approx.) | Their pets | How much each pet could inherit |
|
Kylie Jenner |
£900,000,000 | Seven pets Dogs - Norman, Bambi, Rosy, Harley, Wesley and Sophia. Rabbit - Bruce |
£14,142,587 |
| Barbara Streisand | £306,000,000 | Two dogs Miss Scarlett and Miss Violet |
£13,909,090 |
| Simon Cowell | £436,000,000 | Three Yorkshire Terriers Squiddly, Diddly and Freddy |
£13,212,121 |
| Taylor Swift | £245,000,000 | Two cats Cats Olivia Benson and Meredith Grey |
£11,136,364 |
| Bradley Cooper | £77,000,000 | One dog Charlie (who appeared in A Star is Born) |
£7,000,000 |
| The Obamas | £103,000,000 | Two Portuguese Water Dogs Bo and Sunny |
£4,681,818 |
| Ed Sheeran | £80,000,000 | Two cats Dorito and Calippo |
£3,636,363 |
| Ariana Grande | £38,000,000 | 11 pets Dogs - Toulouse, Ophelia, Fawkes, Cinnamon, Coco, Lafayette, Sirius, Strauss, Pignoli, Myron. Pig - Piggy Smalls |
£314,050 |
Shockingly, recent research from Remember A Charity reveals that six in 10 Brits don’t have a Will in place, meaning 32 million are leaving what will happen to their estate - as well as their children and pets - in the hands of the law. Rob Cope, Director at Remember A Charity, says: “It’s really important to have a Will in place so that everything and everyone you care about are properly looked after once you’re gone, but surprisingly few of us actually have one. “First and foremost, a Will should ensure that friends and family are cared for, but it’s important to think about everything else too. Many of us support a charity close to our heart throughout our life, so it’s wonderful to be able to continue supporting them once we’re gone too. Every gift - large and small - has a huge impact, with six in 10 lifeboat launches and two in three guide dogs funded through legacy giving.” Last year, a collective £2.85 billion was left to charity in people’s Wills - the largest figure ever recorded. Currently, just six in 100 Brits leave a charitable gift in their Will, however, 32% say that they would like to, after they've taken care of family and friends.