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New York millionaire leaves $100,000 trust fund for 32 cockatiels | New York millionaire leaves $100,000 trust fund for 32 cockatiels |
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A New York City millionaire who died this summer has bequeathed a $100,000 trust fund to care for her 32 pet cockatiels. | A New York City millionaire who died this summer has bequeathed a $100,000 trust fund to care for her 32 pet cockatiels. |
The New York Post reported Saturday that Leslie Ann Mandel’s will asks that the small cockatoos continue living in an aviary at her $4m East Hampton home. | |
The will names each bird, from Margie and Nicki to Zara and Zack 12. | The will names each bird, from Margie and Nicki to Zara and Zack 12. |
With Mandel’s stepson as trustee, the fund also will care for a cat named Kiki and a rescue dog named Frosty. | With Mandel’s stepson as trustee, the fund also will care for a cat named Kiki and a rescue dog named Frosty. |
Mandel ran a fundraising firm and amassed a $5.3m fortune. She died in June at age 69. | Mandel ran a fundraising firm and amassed a $5.3m fortune. She died in June at age 69. |
Other wills also have provided for pets. Hotel magnate Leona Helmsley left $12m to her dog, Trouble. A judge trimmed the bequest to $2m. | Other wills also have provided for pets. Hotel magnate Leona Helmsley left $12m to her dog, Trouble. A judge trimmed the bequest to $2m. |
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