Some may know others do not, several months ago my Dad pasted
away. Leaving his rescued Golden Retriever to my Mother. Both of my parents are
elderly. The concern, “What would happen to the sweet lovable tennis playing
golden retriever?”, should Mother past before the Golden Retriever.
Some states have Pet Trust, yes actual probate laws to help
pets. A piggy bank to tend to the life of the animal; food, shelter and health
care and the best part who the person or persons be to tend to the life of the
animals.
Currently there are 46 states that have Pet Trust Statues.
First find an Attorney who specializes in trusts and estates. More importantly
ask the attorney if their practice includes estate planning for clients
includes the preparation of wills and trusts, including trusts for animals. The
Attorney will understand the importance of estate planning to provide for the
continuing care of companion animals.
Now I am not an Attorney, so please take this information as
a thoughtful suggestions for your family and pets. I am a pet(s) owner who does
care deeply for the “What If Factor”. Between the horse, cats and dog, let
alone the goats, geese and chickens my goal is for each to live their life to
the fullest. There is money for the animals and a very good contact person with
lots of resources to relocate the animals if the beneficiary in unable to tend
to the care of these animals.
So here is a great website that has a FAQ. I do not know this
attorney, so I am not selling his service. I am providing a basic website to
help you, the reader, channel your thoughts to best suite your situation in
your state. www.professorbeyer.com
And if your not sure if your state has pet trust statues,
here is a link to Animal Legal & Historical Center A Michigan State
University College of Law School site Animallaw.info/articles/armpuspettrusts
May we all grow old together.
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