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I was not surprised to hear that Trouble, the nine year old Maltese terrier who was left $12m in a trust fund by his owner, real estate billionaire Leona Helmsley after she died last year, has had $10m of it slashed by a New York judge.
The $10m is now set to switched to Mrs Helmsley's charitable foundation, a much more worthy cause but leaving poor old Trouble to get by on a measly $2m. However the pampered pooch’s lifestyle shouldn’t be affected to much as, according to Carl Lekic, the general manager of the Helmsey Sandcastle Hotel and who now takes care of Trouble has estimated his expenses at $190,000: $60,000 for his guardian fee, $100,000 for the dog's security squad, $8,000 for grooming, $3,000 for miscellaneous expenses, $1,200 for food and anywhere from $2,500 to $18,000 for medical care.
However since receiving his fortune, Trouble has had nothing but trouble, including being dogged by death threats and even sued by an ex caretaker, so this may prove a blessing in disguise for the little fellow – keep your chin up Trouble.
Emma
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