What can I do to provide for my pets?

Many of our clients have expressed concern about providing for their pets if they are unable to care for them.

People execute wills so that family members or other loved ones are provided for this includes their pets. If you are fortunate enough to have a friend or relative who will love and care for your animals when you are gone or unable to do so, you should still make provision in your planning whether in your will or revocable trust so that there is no misunderstanding about the responsibility. Of course if you have multiple animals, or if the person you’ve selected as the caregiver has limited financial resources, it might be wise to leave a “pet trust” with sufficient assets to provide for food and medical care. Generally, our clients specify a sum and provide that any moneys remaining in the trust be given to an animal welfare organization.