Do you have a beloved dog, cat, or other pet that you consider to be part of the family? If so, you probably devote a considerable amount of time and money to your pet. Despite this, your pet may not be included in your estate plan yet. As the Rochester pet planning attorneys at the Law Office of Michael Robinson, P.C. explain, there is no time like the present to incorporate your family pet into your existing estate plan.Americans and Their PetsEven compared to other similar countries, … [Read more...]
Pet Planning: Don’t Forget Your Four-Legged Family Members
It is important to cover all of your bases when you are devising your estate plan. If you hurry through the process without thinking everything through thoroughly, you may overlook important details.You are certainly not going to forget any family members who walk on two legs, but what about loved ones of the four-legged variety? Yes, you should make sure that you provide for your pet when you are putting your estate plan together.Pet PlanningWe all know that humans typically outlive … [Read more...]
Today is National Cat Day
National Cat Day is celebrated on October 29th of each year. The goal of National Cat Day is to remind people how wonderful their feline friends are and to facilitate the adoption of numerous shelter cats nationwide. This is Olivia Lenhard last Halloween in her witch costume.Don't forget to show your cat extra love today! … [Read more...]
Pet Planning in New York: Elder Care and Your Pet
As baby boomers across the country get older and reach retirement age in droves, many of them are facing elder care issues that will affect them as they age. For baby boomer pet owners, the realization that they might one day not be able to provide their pets with adequate care is a worrying idea. To get a better idea of what you might have to worry about when it comes to elder care and pet planning in New York, there are several issues you will need to consider.Elder Care and Pet … [Read more...]
