For many families, pets are cherished members of the household, and it’s important to plan for their care in case something happens to you. A recent New York Times article highlights various strategies, from informal agreements with trusted friends or family to formal pet trusts that provide financial support for your pet’s care. You can read the full article here: “After Your Death, Who Takes Care of the Dog?”
As part of our Legacy Program, we invite you to discuss the best options for ensuring your “fur babies” are well cared for. Whether you prefer an informal approach (“I talked to my cousin Joe and he said he’d take care of my dogs if anything happened to me”) or a legally binding pet trust, we can help you incorporate these provisions into your estate plan, giving you peace of mind about your beloved companions’ future.
Kaiser Law Group supports nonprofits that support animals. Over the last two years, we’ve donated to The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation and Orange County Animal Allies.
This issue is close to my heart (and my son Chase’s heart) since we adopted his dog Valkyrie (“Val” for short) in December of 2023.
