When planning for a pet, there are many concerns to be addressed. For example, it is important to determine who will serve as the pet’s caretaker, and if establishing a trust, who will act as the trust protector. It is also important to remember that a pet will pass through the owner’s estate as personal property; therefore, the owner’s Last Will and Testament may need to be updated. In addition, the plan should address the final disposition of the pet, including guidelines for when euthanasia would be appropriate.
via bwlaw.blogs.com
Good advice from Bacon & Wilson's estate planning blog; especially reiterating that despite how much we love out pets, the law views them as merely personal property and should be treated as such when drafting your Last Will & Testament.
