Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone

By: Allison Anna Tait, University of Richmond, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 4, 2025

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Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

By Allison Anna Tait, University of Richmond

Diane Keaton loved her dog, Reggie.

The award-winning actor, director and real estate entrepreneur frequently posted photos and video clips of the golden retriever on her social media accounts. After she died on Oct. 11, 2025, at 79, some news outlets reported that she left US$5 million of her estimated $100 million estate to her dog.

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