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howela · 08-20-2007, 08:03 PM

'Queen of mean' hotelier Helmsley dies
http://www.beaufortgazette.com/24hou...13079183c.html

Leona Helmsley, the cutthroat hotel magnate whose title as the "queen of mean" was sealed during a tax evasion case in which she was quoted as snarling "only little people pay taxes," died Monday at age 87. Helmsley died of heart failure at her summer home in Greenwich, Conn., said her publicist, Howard Rubenstein.
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Texasbelle · 08-20-2007, 08:58 PM

Who can forget her?

Isaac-Saxxon · 08-21-2007, 06:49 AM

Tuff old bitty lived to be 87 ! You never know what is in someones heart by reading what the media has to say about them. Heck there are some days you might think I am not such a nice guy

rhertz · 08-21-2007, 03:25 PM

LOL, I bet her estate has plenty of trust funds to avoid inheritance taxes...

howela · 08-29-2007, 06:20 AM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20489467/
Leona Helmsley's dog will continue to live an opulent life, and then be buried alongside her in a mausoleum. But two of Helmsley's grandchildren got nothing from the late luxury hotelier and real estate billionaire's estate.
Helmsley left her beloved white Maltese, named Trouble, a $12 million trust fund.

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LateNight · 08-29-2007, 10:04 AM

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20489467/
Leona Helmsley's dog will continue to live an opulent life, and then be buried alongside her in a mausoleum. But two of Helmsley's grandchildren got nothing from the late luxury hotelier and real estate billionaire's estate.
Helmsley left her beloved white Maltese, named Trouble, a $12 million trust fund.
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LMAO !!!

i know of a few pissed off grand children.. LOL

Pocahontas · 08-29-2007, 10:38 AM

I'm sorry but that is one ugly broad! The two grandkids that did get money have stipulations that they must visit their father's grave once a year. Who's keeping up with that? It all sounds a bit odd! I'm sure the executor of the dog's inheritance will make out fine too. How much dog food and diamond collars does one little pooch need?

joepole · 08-29-2007, 10:59 AM

Trust funds don't "avoid estate taxes" any more than any other means of passing on money.

rhertz · 08-29-2007, 09:43 PM

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Trust funds don't "avoid estate taxes" any more than any other means of passing on money.

Joe IANAL but if I put my house into a trust fund, then pay "rent" to the trust fund for living in my house, is that not putting money out of my name (one pocket) into the trust funds name? (another pocket) "Rent" is just one example of "financial planning" to "preserve" one's estate after death. Not arguing mind you, just talkin'...

08-20-2007, 08:03 PM	#1
howela Advanced Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Royal Posts: 288 Rep Power: 226	Remember her? 'Queen of mean' hotelier Helmsley dies http://www.beaufortgazette.com/24hou...13079183c.html Leona Helmsley, the cutthroat hotel magnate whose title as the "queen of mean" was sealed during a tax evasion case in which she was quoted as snarling "only little people pay taxes," died Monday at age 87. Helmsley died of heart failure at her summer home in Greenwich, Conn., said her publicist, Howard Rubenstein.

08-20-2007, 08:58 PM	#2
Texasbelle SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the woods Posts: 1,819 Rep Power: 272	Who can forget her? __________________ One shoe can change your life! Cinderella

08-21-2007, 06:49 AM	#3
Isaac-Saxxon SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,421 Rep Power: 324	Tuff old bitty lived to be 87 ! You never know what is in someones heart by reading what the media has to say about them. Heck there are some days you might think I am not such a nice guy __________________ Maranatha Mat 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

08-29-2007, 06:20 AM	#5
howela Advanced Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Port Royal Posts: 288 Rep Power: 226	This should make Michael Vick's Day http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20489467/ Leona Helmsley's dog will continue to live an opulent life, and then be buried alongside her in a mausoleum. But two of Helmsley's grandchildren got nothing from the late luxury hotelier and real estate billionaire's estate. Helmsley left her beloved white Maltese, named Trouble, a $12 million trust fund.

08-29-2007, 10:38 AM	#7
Pocahontas SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,691 Rep Power: 279	I'm sorry but that is one ugly broad! The two grandkids that did get money have stipulations that they must visit their father's grave once a year. Who's keeping up with that? It all sounds a bit odd! I'm sure the executor of the dog's inheritance will make out fine too. How much dog food and diamond collars does one little pooch need? __________________ "The greater your capacity to love, the greater your capacity to feel the pain." Jennifer Aniston

08-21-2007, 03:25 PM	#4
rhertz SBLive! Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,834 Rep Power: 301	LOL, I bet her estate has plenty of trust funds to avoid inheritance taxes...

08-29-2007, 10:59 AM	#8
joepole SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,606 Rep Power: 265	Trust funds don't "avoid estate taxes" any more than any other means of passing on money.

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