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  • July 2008
    • It's Our Tax Money Going to Helmsley's Dogs

      It's Our Tax Money Going to Helmsley's Dogs

      (Newser) - Leona Helmsley’s latest post-mortem shocker—the revelation that she earmarked $8 billion of her charitable bequest for dog welfare—is a perfect illustration of the insanity of our charity laws, writes Ray Madoff for the New York Times . Helmsley isn’t just spending her own money; because charitable donations are tax-free, the government is essentially subsidizing her whims to the tune of $3.6 billion. More »

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      dog   charity   Leona Helmsley   estate tax   tax dodge   Trouble

  • August 2007
    • Helmsley's Heir Is the Dog

      Helmsley's Heir Is the Dog

      (Newser) - When the Queen of Mean’s will was read, Trouble, the billionaire hotel magnate’s pampered, biting Maltese, came calling. Leona Helmsley left $12 million to the 8-year-old pooch, along with $38 million to three other family members. The rest—between $4 and $8 billion—went to her charity trust, the New York Post reports. Helmsley dissed two other grandkids, “for reasons which are known to them.”  More »

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      dog   pets   charity   billionaire   will   Leona Helmsley   Trouble

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