Posts Categorized: Pet Planning

New Pet Owners Need to Take Steps Now

Jan 30, 2013 / By: Cheryl K. David, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Pet Planning

Getting a new pet for Christmas is something many people do. Now that you have a new addition to your family, you should consider what might happen to your pet should something happen to you....

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Tomassino – The Feline Millionaire Inheritor in Italy

Jan 6, 2012 / By: Cheryl K. David, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Estate Planning, Pet Planning

The depth of feeling many pet owners have towards their animal companions is apparent by even the most casual observer of owner-pet interactions. If you’re a pet owner, you no doubt feel a need to...

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September 11 Rescue Dogs and Other News…

Sep 22, 2011 / By: Cheryl K. David, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Financial Planning, Incapacity Planning, IRAs, Long Term Care, Pet Planning, Probate, Probate Questions, Retirement Planning, Wills and Trusts

The Oct 1 Women’s Only 5k for Breast Cancer, rescue dog stories from 9/11, probate seminars, identity theft, and more – we’ve got a lot going on that’s featured in our newest newsletter!   Click...

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What’s the Right Amount of Money for Your Pet Trust?

Mar 30, 2011 / By: Cheryl K. David, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Pet Planning

As more states pass laws that authorize pet trusts, an increasing number of pet owners are opting to use this estate planning tool to formally provide for their pets in the event of the owner’s...

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What Information Should You Provide to Your Pet Caregiver?

Feb 23, 2011 / By: Cheryl K. David, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Estate Planning, Pet Planning

As a pet owner, one of the most important things you can do to provide for your pet’s continued well being is to include your pet in your estate plan.  An effective method for doing...

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