Trusts and Planning Issues for the Family Pet or Other Valuable Animal

Abstract

The primary goal of the pet owner's attorney is to carry out the pet owner's intent to the fullest extent allowed under applicable law. Accordingly, the attorney should select a method which has the highest likelihood of working successfully to provide for the pet after its owner's death. After discussing the history of providing for a pet after the owner's death, this article discusses the variety of techniques currently available and comments on the advisability of each.