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Pet Planning

Owings Mills Pet Planning

Your pets are a member of your family, and for that reason, you have concerns about what will happen to them in the event of your death.

Rather than hope for the best, turn your attention to pet planning. This allows you to ensure the well-being of your animals after you die. 

Estate planning for pets can address a variety of questions, such as:

  • Who will care for your pet after your passing?
  • Does the new caretaker have the resources necessary to take care of your pets?
  • Does the new caretaker understand the needs of your pets, such as those related to healthcare, exercise, and diet?

Pet Planning and Your Estate Plan: Two Options

Even though you can’t leave property to your pet, you can still take steps to ensure that they’re taken care of after your passing. There are two options for doing so:

1. Include Your Pet in Your Will

As noted above, you can’t use your will to leave assets to your pet. However, you can still use it to put all your concerns at ease.

For example, you can name a caretaker in your will. Furthermore, you can leave this person money that’s designated to care for your pet. 

2. Create a Pet Trust

While it’s more advanced than including your pet in your will, it’s also more comprehensive. A trust allows you to do the following:

  • Designate which pets are covered by the trust
  • Name a caretaker
  • Outline the type of care your pets should receive
  • Outline what the state should do with any remaining funds after your pets pass away

A trust creates a legal obligation for a person to provide for your pets. It can also go into effect in the event of your incapacity, such as the result of an illness, injury, or old age.

For many people, pet planning is just as important – if not more so – than every other detail of their estate plan.

Owing Mills Pet Planning Help

At Gershberg & Associates, our trusted law firm is here to help clear up any confusion and assist you.
If you have questions regarding pet planning please contact us to learn more about pet planning, including the approach that’s best for someone in your position.

Our Estate Planning Attorneys are located in Owings Mills, MD near Baltimore, proudly serving clients from Reisterstown, Randallstown, Eldersburg and all of Baltimore County.

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