Include a Pet Trust in Your Estate Plan

Continue to Provide for Your Pet with Pet Planning

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Year after year, over 500,000 pets end up in shelters or abandoned on the street because of the sudden death of their owner. Many people take several actions to safeguard their assets upon death, but many overlook their pet. Many also anticipate outliving their pet companions, so the thought of including a Pet Trust in their Estate Plan often seems unnecessary; however, in the event of a sudden death or if you become incapacitated, and there are no provisions for who and how your pet should be cared for, your pet can end up in a shelter, or worse, euthanized.

Nowadays, there are ways to financially provide for the care and maintenance of your pet. Make sure to discuss how you can include a Pet Trust into your Estate Planning with your estate attorney. Through Pet Trusts and a little Pet Planning, you can ensure your pet’s well being even if you are no longer around to care for them

Pet Trusts Basics

A part of any comprehensive estate plan, Pet Trusts create guidelines for how you want your pet to be taken care of when you pass away. You specify a caregiver, as well as the type of care you want your pet to receive. Additionally, Pet Trusts help you set aside money for your pet’s care. Many people believe that a Pet Will is sufficient enough for this matter; however, most states consider pets as property, and therefore, cannot inherit money. Including a Pet Trust in your Pet Plan, you can appoint someone to care for your pet, and stipulate funds and care for your pet and new pet owner.

Download and read “To My Dog Lucky, I Leave $10,000″ today and discover how Pet Planning can help you:

  1. Create Pet Trusts
  2. Avoid using Pet Wills to leave money to your pets
  3. Discover the right caregiver
  4. Plan for your pet’s future
  5. Understand the benefits of Pet Insurance

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What Does a Pet Trust Do?

Imagine if, after your death, the loved one who is caring for your pet has to face this choice: sacrificing money needed for feeding the family in order to pay for your pet’s emergency surgery or having your precious pet put to sleep. Either choice leads to guilt. Even worse, what if nobody steps up to take care of your pet in the event of your d read more–>

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