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I say the same thing, distant relatives are the same as strangers, i rather give to people that really cared about me...
I agree...sad how the "family" only came around [after] she died...and have the nerve now, to say that she was a "vulnerable old woman under the influence of an unscrupulous group"...where were they before?..when she was alive?...talk about greed and selfishness personified...they deserve nothing...they weren't there for her. I guess they needed her to die before they remembered her. Her wishes should be honored, and her money should go to whoever SHE wanted it to.
Huguette Clark didn't make her fortune. She inherited it from her father, the infamous one-term Senator Clark of Montana, who single-handedly wrested a fortune from the mining fields and left behind a bitter legacy in that state.
The family referred to in this thread are descendants of papa Clark's other children.
I can understand the perspective that given Huguette had no children of her own, the money, which can be termed as "Clark money" should go to other members of the Clark family, and not outside strangers with no connection to papa Clark.
As for the cousins not being part of Huguette's life, they have claimed that the lawyers and nurse went to great attempts to bar them from visiting Huguette. But it could have been at Huguette's orders, so who really knows?
I'm sure the cousins will get something for all their troubles and that something probably isn't unsubstantial via a settlement. How many of us would pass up that chance?
What's so amazing is that at least two houses -- one in CT, one in CA -- were fully-maintained while she was in the hospital. She bought the CT house in 1951 and apparently never set foot in it. And both of them were on huge pieces of land.
There are times that I wished I had this kind of money, but there are times I am glad that I don't. There's nothing that tears families apart quite like a fight over money.
Her mental health seemed completely sound, and doctors who examined her agreed on this when she was 99 years old. The truth is, round the clock medical care and daily visits from hospital staff kept this woman alive to 104 years old. If she had of been all alone in a cavernous mansion she would have never lived that long.
I have spent many years in a factory environment, and many of these factory workers retired after 30 years from doing the same thing daily. Some worked for 35 to 40 years, but in the end, losing their routine proved deadly. I was shocked to learn that the average draw on a pension was 18 months. So, taking someone outside of their comfort zone can drastically affect your health, and there is no doubt this woman would not have lived to 104 without the regimen of hospital life.
It is quite telling that she only left Beth Israel hospital one million from her fortune. It sounds as if they put a hard-sell on her for a donation in 2005, and she never forgot it.
Robbed her blind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She left an ENORMOUS fortune for someone robbed blind.
With a majority of it going to the nurse (to keep her mouth shut), her attorney and banker, who had "robbed her blind" for a long time. Yes, she left $300M but she had a LOT more. She made two wills, one including her family and then within a month or two, another Will was made. The nurse received a lot of $$$ and gifts to keep her away from everyone. The recent possible settlement leaves her nothing.
Ethics. Sure, a nurse could accept a token...but $400 million...there is something inappropriate about that. This is a paid care giver...and we don't know what type of manipulation a this caregiver might have done or said, to possibly encourage dependence on her, and isolation from her family.
Family is funny though. I have a wealthy Aunt, she wants nothing to do with family...we are not fancy enough for her. If she died, should I get her money? I have not seen or talked to her for 30 years, or made an effort. She is well cared for...so, honestly, even if she had $400 million, it is pretty much a moot point. Let it go where she wants....but, an ethical medical provider should not accept that kind of money.
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Update: Settlement Reached
