World's richest cat left with nothing

Choupette, the pampered Sacred Birman cat once synonymous with the extravagant lifestyle of fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld, now faces an uncertain financial future, reportedly left with nothing.

Before Lagerfeld's death in 2019, Choupette lived a life of unparalleled luxury. The cat traveled on private jets, dined from porcelain dishes, and had two personal maids dedicated to her comfort. Lagerfeld, who passed away in 2019, had intended for his beloved feline companion to inherit a substantial part of his vast fortune.

However, the inheritance has been blocked by a complex web of tax authority demands and familial disputes. These legal and financial hurdles have left the once-privileged cat without any access to the wealth her owner intended for her. The situation highlights the intricate challenges that can arise when attempting to include pets in significant estate planning.