After Karl Lagerfeld’s death in 2019, his beloved blue‑cream Birman cat Choupette and caretaker Francoise Cacote found themselves excluded from a €250 million estate that had been expected to secure the cat’s lavish lifestyle. The will, according to the Daily Mail, awarded shares to models Baptiste Glabiconi (30%) and Brad Kroenig (20%) and driver Sebastien Jondeau (20%), while Choupette and Cacote received nothing.

Choupette’s Opulent Past: From Versailles to Private Jets

According to the source, Choupette once traveled by private jet and Rolls‑Royce, was attended by maids, a chef, and a bodyguard, and celebrated birthdays at the Palace of Versailles. The Daily Mail reports that the cat’s meals included organic food from antique china, Japanese beef and chicken gelée with asparagus, and was carried in a monogrammed Louis Vuitton bag. This extravagant routine was funded by Lagerfeld’s wealth and his declaration that "I have only one great love, my cat, Choupette."

Legal Hurdles: French and Monaco Laws Bar Pets from Inheriting

The Daily Mail notes that French and Monaco law prevent pets from inheriting directly. Francoise Cacote, who assumed she would receive funds on Choupette’s behalf, now has hired lawyers to contest the will.. The probate process was delayed by the death of Lagerfeld’s lawyer,Lucien Frydlender, who was under investigation for hiding assets in shell companies to avoid taxes. Frydlender’s death in Israel added further complications.

Who Really Got the Money? The Estate’s Distribution

According to the report, the estate’s distribution named model Baptiste Glabiconi with about 30%, driver Sebastien Jondeau 20%, and model Brad Kroenig 20%, among others. Choupette and Cacote are notably absent from the list. The Daily Mail says the will’s execution proved complex, leaving the caretaker and the cat without the financial support that once defined their existence.

Unanswered Questions: What Was Lagerfeld’s True Intent?

According to the source, Cacote believes the cat’s legacy—and her own—was intended to be honored. The Daily Mail reports that she is fighting legally for what she believes was Lagerfeld’s wish. However,the will’s wording, the role of the deceased lawyer, and the possibility of hidden asses remain unclear.

Current Reality: A Modest Luxury for Choupette

Despite the lack of inheritance, Cacote continues to provide Choupette with a luxurious lifestyle, albeit on a more modest scale, according to the Daily Mail. cacote, a married mother in her 50s, spends her own resources to maintain the cat’s comfort and believes the legal battle is far from over.