Florida woman ‘Nancy Sauer’ inheritance $2.5M mansion to her 7 Persian cats
By Rachel Davis
Nancy Sauer, a woman from Florida who passed away in November, made a unique decision in her will. She chose to leave her estate to her seven Persian cats, ensuring that each one would receive an inheritance.
This act of leaving money for pets is not unprecedented. Back in 2019, renowned designer Karl Lagerfeld left a significant portion of his inheritance to his beloved cat, Choupette.
Nancy Sauer’s will stated that her cats should remain in her estate until the last one passes away. However, a recent decision by a Hillsborough County probate judge determined that the cats should be placed in new homes, despite the stipulation. Sherry Silk, the executive director of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, explained that the cats should not be left alone in such a large house. While the cats were previously checked on multiple times a day, they have been under the care of the humane society for the past month.
Silk expressed her commitment to keeping as many cats together as possible and finding them the perfect homes. The cats will be available for adoption starting later this week. The exact amount of each cat’s inheritance is currently being determined by an attorney, but Silk assured that it would be substantial and sufficient to cover their lifelong needs.
These Persian cats are only five years old and require special care and attention. Silk emphasized that Persians can be expensive and have particular needs. The cats lived alone in the house for six months before the probate judge ruled that they should be moved to a place where they could receive better care.
In addition to her love for cats, Nancy Sauer was a proud businesswoman and known for her unique taste and love of shopping, according to her friend, Yana Alban.
In a similar instance in 2007, Leona Helmsley, a New York real estate baroness, left a trust fund of $12 million for her dog in her will. However, this amount was later reduced to $2 million.
