Do most create wills for pets?
Monday May 25th, 2009
Do you find that most people make provisions in their wills or elsewhere for the care of their pets?
answered by Frances Carlisle
No, and most attorneys drafting wills do not make the care of pets a routine part of the estate planning process. The pet owner must insist that provision be made for the care of pets in the will or other estate planning documents. You don't have to be rich like Leona Helmsley to have a pet trust or other plan for your animals. Every person with pets should have a plan for the care of those pets, even if that person has very little money.
Frances Carlisle is a trusts and estates attorney who has been practicing in New York City for over 20 years. Her estate planning work for clients includes the preparation of wills and trusts, including trusts for animals. She has appeared on various television networks to discuss the importance of estate planning to provide for the continuing care of companion animals.
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