Who will take care of my pets when I die?
Mark Tinnerman - Oct 11, 2022
For pet owners, the question in the title of this article may be of significant concern. A family pet, especially if owned for many years, may be considered part of the family.
For pet owners, the question in the title of this article may be of significant concern. A family pet, especially if owned for many years, may be considered part of the family. | One option is to set aside a fund for the care and maintenance of the pet. The funding provisions in the Will may take the form of a trust, appointing a trustee to manage the fund. However, such trust provisions may be found to be unenforceable due to the legal requirements regarding trusts. Another option is to give the pet to a particular person along with a cash legacy to express appreciation to the person and to defray the costs of caring for the pet. |