Five Essential Steps to Take When Estate Planning for Your Pet
It can be difficult adjusting to life without a loved pet. It can be just as challenging to make sure a pet is properly cared for in the event that something happens to you. While it might be a grim thought, the truth is that every day a countless number of people are killed or incapacitated by serious accidents. If you were involved in a catastrophe of this nature, you would want to make sure that someone else could provide the care and love that your pet deserves. Despite recognizing the value of a pet trust, many people fail to create one. As a result when accidents do occur, pets are left to face the consequences. The ASPCA reports that each year, approximately half a million cats and dogs are placed in shelters because their owners are either killed or incapacitated in serious injuries. Fortunately, with some adequate estate planning, it is possible to make sure that your pet is cared for in the event something happens to you. Make Sure to Appoint Someone to Manage Your Pet’s Care Many people decide to use formal estate planning documents like wills to appoint someone to take care of a pet. [...]