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Should I leave money to the person that I am leaving my pets with after I die? I often think this is a great idea for pet estate planning. If we're giving a pet, we are giving a responsibility. Pets cost money. If you have the funds available, that is an awesome idea. How much you want to give is very much up to you. Read the blog and watch the video at https://lnkd.in/g8xUGqAc. #estateplanning #estateplanningforpets #furryfriends #SiedentopfLaw

Should I leave money to the person that I am leaving my pets with after I die? I often think this is a great idea for pet estate planning. If we're giving a pet, we are giving a responsibility. Pets cost money. If you have the funds available, that is an awesome idea. How much you want to give is very much up to you. Read the blog and watch the video at https://lnkd.in/g8xUGqAc. #estateplanning #estateplanningforpets #furryfriends #SiedentopfLaw

Should I leave money to the person that I am leaving my pets with after I die? I often think this is a great idea for pet estate planning. If we're giving a pet, we are giving a responsibility. Pets cost money. If you have the funds available, that is an awesome idea. How much you want to give is very much up to you. Read the blog and watch the video at https://lnkd.in/exqDgydY. #estateplanning #estateplanningforpets #furryfriends #SiedentopfLaw

Should I leave money to the person that I am leaving my pets with after I die? I often think this is a great idea for pet estate planning. If we're giving a pet, we are giving a responsibility. Pets cost money. If you have the funds available, that is an awesome idea. How much you want to give is very much up to you. Read the blog and watch the video at https://lnkd.in/g8xUGqAc. #estateplanning #estateplanningforpets #furryfriends #SiedentopfLaw

Should I leave money to the person that I am leaving my pets with after I die? I often think this is a great idea for pet estate planning. If we're giving a pet, we are giving a responsibility. Pets cost money. If you have the funds available, that is an awesome idea. How much you want to give is very much up to you. Read the blog and watch the video at https://lnkd.in/g8xUGqAc. #estateplanning #estateplanningforpets #furryfriends #SiedentopfLaw

There's more to pet care than meets the eye! 💡 From microchipping to emergency funds, let’s talk about the real costs of owning a pet. Dive into our latest blog for all the details 👇 https://lnkd.in/e98wVXr6

Believe it or not, as pets are increasingly seen as members of the family, modern estate planning tools like pet trusts or including pets in a will are becoming more common. Designating a caregiver and allocating funds for the pets' needs can provide peace of mind to pet owners in the event they can no longer care for their furry friend. Read more about the rise in the ‘pet directive’ in this WSJ article.https://ow.ly/3wMH50T2hQZ

More than 40% of pet owners have named a custodian or “pet guardian” in their will or plan to do so, according to an American Pet Products Association poll this year. Pets are technically tangible personal property, so you can’t leave money directly to them but funds can be left to a pet trust for their benefit. Without proper estate planning, pets could be dropped off at a shelter, or be one more thing for heirs to fight over like other TPP items. #estateplanning #petguardian #pettrusts

What Is a Pet Trust? 🐾 Your pet is more than just an animal—they’re family. A pet trust allows you to plan for their future with the same care and attention you’d give to any loved one. By establishing a pet trust, you can: 🐾 Customize their care with specific instructions 🐾 Set aside funds to cover their needs 🐾 Ensure they’re in good hands with a trusted guardian Planning for your pet’s future brings peace of mind, knowing that they’ll be loved and supported no matter what. If you’re ready to discuss how a pet trust could fit into your estate planning, we’re here to help. Let’s protect what matters most. 🐶🐱 👉 Contact us today to learn more! #PetTrust #PetCare #EstatePlanning #FinancialPlanning #LegalAdvice #PeaceOfMind #SibleyLaw #ResponsiblePetOwnership #FuturePlanning #AnimalWelfare #LinkedInProfessional

In today's episode of Mondays with Melissa, Melissa unveils options for pet owners who want to ensure their pet is taken care of if their pet outlives them. 🐾 With a pet trust, you can decide who will care for your pet, put funds aside for your pet’s care, living needs and medical needs, and name a trustee to manage the funds, which person can be the same or different from the caretaker. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/e7FwkkzE #conaelderlaw #youtube #mondayswithmelissa #pettrusts #furryfriends #elderlaw #estateplanning