Just the same as your “human loved ones,” you want to make sure your pet is cared for after your passing. Rather than hope that someone steps in, give yourself peace of mind by creating a pet trust. With this, you can be rest assured that your pet receives the appropriate care and attention, based on your wishes. In addition to peace of mind, here are some other things a pet trust can do: Specify care: Does your pet eat a particular type of food? Does it follow a specific exercise … [Read more...] about Reasons to Consider a Pet Trust
Pet Planning
Is Your Family Pet Included in Your Estate Plan?
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 Pets Even compared to other similar countries, … [Read more...] about Is Your Family Pet Included in Your Estate Plan?
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 Planning We all know that humans typically outlive … [Read more...] about Pet Planning: Don’t Forget Your Four-Legged Family Members
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...] about Today is National Cat Day
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...] about Pet Planning in New York: Elder Care and Your Pet
