How to Set Up a Private Foundation If you’ve decided that you would like a private foundation of your own, we canestablish it for youor assist your attorney with our specialized expertise. Here’s how the process works: Initial Planning ...
For example, consider the case of Leona Helmsley and her dog Trouble. Helmsley, known widely as the “Queen of Mean,” left nothing for two of her grandchildren, but designated a $12 million trust fund for Trouble. After reviewing the case, a judge changed the benefit to $2 million and...