She had the right to do whatever she wished with her money, and we have the right to think she was a shallow creature for leaving a fortune to a dog.
Surviving family has no “right” to expect money from dying relatives. That is a separate issue, however, from whether Ms. Helmsley had any substantive character in what she decided to do with her money.
excellent post
Some can't see the difference between opinions on this woman's flawed character/earned reputation and the absolute right she had to do whatever she wanted with her money.