A court battle is looming over the will of the late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld, with an unnamed plaintiff set to challenge the designer's final wishes concerning his vast fortune. The dispute centers on whether Lagerfeld was of sound mind when he signed the will, which leaves his accumulated wealth and property valued at around €200m to a tight-knit group of confidants.
Lagerfeld had no spouse, children, or surviving siblings when he died in 2019 aged 85, but he did have several close relationships with models and assistants. His teenage godson Hudson Kroenig and his assistant Sébastien Jondeau are among those believed to be beneficiaries under the will. However, Lagerfeld's nieces and nephews from his deceased sisters' families are being excluded from inheriting his fortune.
The controversy may hinge on whether Lagerfeld was fit to make decisions about his estate at the time of signing the will. The plaintiff's move could potentially upset the inheritance of those who were close to him during his lifetime. One person, however, appears safe in her inheritance: Choupette, Lagerfeld's beloved cat, which he left a home and garden in France as well as a substantial bank account for Françoise Caçote to care for after his death.
Choupette, with 278,000 followers on Instagram, has become an advertising icon, earning income through partnerships with companies like Audi. As Lagerfeld's estate faces uncertainty over its ownership structure, the legacy of one of fashion's most iconic figures remains intact in the form of his cherished pet.
Lagerfeld had no spouse, children, or surviving siblings when he died in 2019 aged 85, but he did have several close relationships with models and assistants. His teenage godson Hudson Kroenig and his assistant Sébastien Jondeau are among those believed to be beneficiaries under the will. However, Lagerfeld's nieces and nephews from his deceased sisters' families are being excluded from inheriting his fortune.
The controversy may hinge on whether Lagerfeld was fit to make decisions about his estate at the time of signing the will. The plaintiff's move could potentially upset the inheritance of those who were close to him during his lifetime. One person, however, appears safe in her inheritance: Choupette, Lagerfeld's beloved cat, which he left a home and garden in France as well as a substantial bank account for Françoise Caçote to care for after his death.
Choupette, with 278,000 followers on Instagram, has become an advertising icon, earning income through partnerships with companies like Audi. As Lagerfeld's estate faces uncertainty over its ownership structure, the legacy of one of fashion's most iconic figures remains intact in the form of his cherished pet.
So there's this cat Choupette and she's raking it in more than some people I know 
! Like, 278k followers on Instagram just for being a cat? That's some serious feline influencer cred 
. And her human Françoise Caçote gets to live the high life too... meanwhile, the Lagerfeld family is fighting over who gets what 
. I guess you could say Karl was really good at paws-ing his fortune for his furry bestie 
. I mean, what's the big deal? He was old and he knew who he wanted to leave his fortune to. If he wanted to cut off his own nieces and nephews, that's his prerogative 
. She was always the favorite, and now she gets to live out her days in style and comfort 
. I mean, who needs humans when you have cat butlers and Audi sponsorships? 
meanwhile, those who knew Karl in life might be dealin with a lot of drama over the will 
And then you've got this one person, Françoise Caçote, who gets to keep the cat's fortune all to herself? 
It just don't sit right. But hey, at least Choupette is doing well, huh? That cat's got more followers than most people on the net... 
. But honestly, Choupette gets more love than most people, and she doesn't even have to sign a will! Poor poor nieces and nephews, they're gonna be stuck in this limbo forever 
. It's like, if you can't even inherit your own uncle's estate, what's the point of having family? 
- Karl's cats got more money than some people's entire families lol. but seriously though, i feel bad for his family from his sister's side - they're being left out and it's like, what even is the point of having a will if you're just gonna leave out half your fam? 
. i guess that's one way to prove that he was still a cat lady at heart 
they're being left out of Karl's will? that's so unfair 
but on a happy note, can we talk about Choupette for a sec? 
but let's not forget about the furry family member who's benefiting from all this drama 
that cat is literally a fashion icon on its own 
anyway lets keep it on choupette 
and also why do people need to fight over money? Can't they just share? 
i feel bad for karl's nieces and nephews who didn't even get a chance to know their uncle 
they must be hurting right now 
love you, uncle karl 
But at the same time, he was only 85 and didn't have anyone else to leave it to...I guess you could say he was a cat lady in more ways than one 
. Choupette is definitely the real MVP here – I mean, she's got more followers on Instagram than some humans do 
. Maybe this whole thing will just get sorted out and we'll find out who ends up with the cash...but until then, let's give it up for Karl's feline friend 
. But amidst all this drama, it's interesting to see how Choupette has taken center stage - I guess even our furry friends can be legacy-makers 
. This court battle better watch out for them - they might end up gettin' served 
!