An elderly Chinese woman is making headlines for her decisions regarding her $2.8 million fortune.
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Here's what we know about older Chinese women's decisions
According to the South China Morning Post, a Shanghai-based woman surnamed Liu made her first will several years ago. At that time, the woman decided to leave money and property to her three children.
But then the woman became unwell and changed her mind. The outlet added that her children did not visit or care for her during her illness. Moreover, they hardly contact her.
The woman reportedly explained, “My pet cat and dog are the only ones keeping me by my side.''
So the woman amended her will, requesting that her $2.8 million estate be used to care for her pets and their offspring after her death.
The newspaper reported that a local veterinary hospital has been appointed administrator of Liu's estate. The clinic also takes care of women's pets.
The South China Morning Post reported that Liu was informed of the risks of entrusting money to the clinic. It is further said that she could amend her own will “if her children change her attitude towards her”.
According to the South China Morning Post, an official from the East China branch of the China Will Registration Center said, “We told Aunt Liu that if the children change their attitude towards her, she can change the will again at any time.'' “I did,” he explained.
At this point, it's unclear whether the woman has other options in mind.
social media reaction
Social media users took to The Shade Room's comments section to share their reactions to the woman's decision. Some agreed with the woman's choice.
wrote Instagram user @ladyque_1.
“Her reasons are valid.”
Added by Instagram user @tinybynature28.
“They should have taken care of her, money or not!”
wrote Instagram user @lexijanay.
“I should have gone to visit my sick mother. End of story.”
Instagram user @itsssaniaa_ said:
“Fairness, entitled children are worth nothing! Stand for business.”
On the other hand, there were others who were against it.
Instagram user @that_natalia wrote:
“I hate reading crap like this. Even if the kids weren't there, she had a caregiver who did everything for her. They deserve that money more than the pets.”
Added by Instagram user @hunitdaysofSummer.
“That's boring.”
Instagram user @_luckythebrand commented.
“The question no one asks is what type of mother were you? Did your children want nothing to do with you when you were dying?” , I have an additional question. ”
Added by Instagram user @ada_chelsea.
“Working in the medical field, I realized that not all parents are good and there are reasons why children don't visit their parents.”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @theresonlyonewillroy left a joke.
“I will take care of the pets🥹🥹”
Added by Instagram user @msdanadiaz.
“I'm going to dress like a cat for the rest of my life.”
Guy Fieri has recently made headlines for his decisions regarding his vast fortune.
Unlike other women who don't seem to want to leave their children the chance to access their heritage, Guy Fieri is laying out a roadmap for his children to inherit his legacy. As The Shade Room previously reported, the Emmy Award-winning TV host requires his children to earn two degrees in order to inherit the coin.
“Shaq said it best. Shaq said, 'If you want this cheese, you have to go twice.' Well, my boyfriend's two degrees mean graduate school. So, they're on their way,” he explained in an interview with Fox News published in December.
