Pets Trusts… Securing a Forever Home When You Are Gone.
One think that makes us sad is to hear of Cats and other pets
abandoned and dumped at shelters when their owner died or no longer can care
for them. As you put together plans for your estate from where assets are
distributed to who gets the family silver you should think about a Pet Trust…
and choose a caregiver for your fur babies:
*Select
someone who you trust and who can provide a loving permanent forever home for
your pets when you cannot anymore.*Make sure you thoroughly discuss you custody plan with your pets “Foster Mom or Dad” and make sure they agree to take your pets in permanently.
*Create a
legal document, a Pet Protection Agreement. You can get a template at Legal
Zoom:
http://www.legalzoom.com/pet-trust-agreement/pet-protection-overview.html
Get the
document notarized and keep a copy in a safe place. Let your family know where
it is.
*Always have
a second person to be a caregiver if your initial choice falls through.
*Another good
idea is to discuss your trust plans with your pet sitter who would be a contact
for your caregiver if needed.
