by Christine Brown | Nov 30, 2019 | Estate Planning, Pet Planning, Pet Trust
Earlier this year, a story about a dog in Virginia made national news. The dog was euthanized at the owner’s request. While stories of beloved pets being put to sleep aren’t usually newsworthy, this one made headlines because the dog was healthy and...
by Christine Brown | Nov 15, 2017 | Estate Planning, Pet Planning, Pet Trust |
Not too long ago, a person who decided to leave an inheritance behind for their pet might be considered eccentric, to say the least. Take, for example, the case of Leona Helmsley: when she died in 2007, she left her dog Trouble an inheritance worth $12 million. While...
by Christine | Dec 17, 2015 | Pet Trust |
Every dog has his day, but this particular dog is having his day in Court! When one of the creators of The Simpsons passed away, he left his beloved dog in the care of a dear friend. But the estate of Sam Simon has so far not been able to reach an agreement with how...
by Christine | Sep 22, 2015 | Estate Planning, Pet Trust |
Pet Trusts: Not Just for Dogs and Cats The growing popularity of Pet Trusts in the United States is further proof that as a nation we love our pets and consider them members of our families, even if they have fur, whiskers, or in this case, feathers. It’s one...
by Christine | Jan 27, 2014 | Estate Law, Pet Trust, Trusts |
"Pet trusts aren't just for the wealthy," says Frances Carlisle, a trust and estates attorney in New York. For most pet owners, she adds, the goal "is to make sure a plan exists for the care of the animal." Do you own a pet? It seems as though...
by Christine | Jul 31, 2013 | Estate Planning, Pet Planning, Pet Trust |
Only 17% of dog or cat owners have taken any legal steps to provide for pets' care after their death, according to a recent survey by the ASPCA. Most people simply assume that a friend or relative will take care of their pet after they're gone, animal...
