Why Plan?
Despite a pet’s short life expectancy, the pet may out live you. This is especially true now that medical intervention results in longer life expectances for pets than in the past.

Proper planning can provide for a care plan not only in the event of death but also incapacity.

What is a Pet Trust?

If you are no longer able to provide for the care of your pet, a PET TRUST can ensure that there are funds available and a caretaking system in place to care for your pet.

A PET TRUST is a legal document you can create to ensure that your pets will be cared for as you yourself have cared for them.

Trusts are better than Outright Gifts to a Caretaker
Assets in a trust are NOT subject to the caregiver’s creditor, marital disputes or bankruptcy.

If you leave an outright gift of money to a person in your will in exchange for the care of your pet, the money will go to that person’s heirs or beneficiaries at his or her death and will not be available to care for the pet.

Planning is Essential

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO YOUR PET IN THE EVENT OF YOUR DISABILITY OF DEATH?
DO YOU HAVE A PLAN IN PLACE…
· TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN PEOPLE ARE NOTIFIED SO THAT YOUR PET’S CARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED?

· TO ENSURE THAT CARETAKERS ARE PRE-SELECTED BY YOU TO PROVIDE CARE?

· TO PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR YOUR PET’S CARE?

· TO INFORM FUTURE CARETAKERS OF YOUR PETS LIKES AND DISLIKES, ROUTINES, CARE INSTRUCTIONS & WISHES REGARDING BURIAL OR CREMATION?

If you haven’t already…

Consult with Wilson Law of Williamsburg Virginia about providing for your Pet.