Rachel Hirschfeld
Rachel Hirschfeld | |
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Hirschfeld with her rescue animals Swizzle and Topper. | |
Born | 1945/1946 |
Died | September 28, 2018 (age 72) California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law |
Occupation(s) | Lawyer Animal rights advocate Author |
Years active | 1999–2018 |
Parent(s) | Abraham Hirschfeld (deceased) Zipora Hirschfeld (deceased) |
Website | http://pettrustlawyer.com |
Rachel Hirschfeld (1945/1946 – September 28, 2018) was an animal welfare attorney specializing in the area of animal law, pet trusts, and pet protection agreements. She co-produced and was head producer of productions of many plays on and off-Broadway such as Oleanna[1] and Blithe Spirit.[2]
Legal career
Hirschfeld was an advocate in the area of pet trusts.[3] When a New York court awarded $2 million to Leona Helmsley's dog, Hirschfeld was quoted in The New Yorker calling it "one of the greatest moments for animals ongoing care".[4] She noted that "It's a landmark case, for a judge to be able to say that we have a case for that amount of money."[4]
Hirschfeld has been either quoted or profiled by news and media outlets in stories about pet trusts and pet rights including ABC's Nightline,[5] The New Yorker,[4] The New York Sun,[6] Newsday,[7] The Today Show,[8] CNN, the CBS Early Show, and The Wall Street Journal.[9]
Hirschfeld died on September 28, 2018.[10][11]
Bibliography
- Petriarch: The Complete Guide To Financial and Legal Planning for a Pet's Continued Care (2010) ISBN 0-87051-870-4
References
- ^ Adam Hetrick. "Mamet's Oleanna, with Pullman and Stiles, Begins Broadway Run Sept. 29". playbill.com.
- ^ "Oleanna Creative Team". oleannaonbroadway.com.
- ^ "Estates, Elder Law & Pet Trusts". New York Estate Planning Lawyer.
- ^ a b c Jeffrey Toobin (2008-09-28). "Rich Bitch: The legal battle over trust funds for pets". The New Yorker.
- ^ "Fido's Fortune: Millions of Americans are looking into pet trusts, where money is willed to pets". ABC News "Nightline". 2008-11-14.
- ^ Gabrielle Birkner (2006-05-16). "Six-Figure Bequest Is New Must-Have For Pampered Pooches and Kittens" (PDF).
- ^ Ellen Mitchell (2006-11-25). "Trust Funds For Ongoing Pet Care" (PDF). Newsday.
- ^ "Story on Leona Helmsley's Dog with interview of Rachel Hirschfeld". NBC's The Today Show. August 2007. Archived from the original on 2008-12-28. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
- ^ Rachel Emma Silverman (2007-12-17). "Good Boy" (PDF). The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ Saul, Emily (October 9, 2018). "Daughter of former Post owner Abe Hirschfeld dies at 72". New York Post. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ Monmouth County Surrogate Index of Estates – 1991 to Present
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- Profile on pettrustlawyer.com
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