Article on Don’t Forget About Pets When Planning for Disability and Death

Gerry W. Beyer and Barry Seltzer published an Article entitled, Don’t Forget About Pets When Planning for Disability and Death, Wills, Trusts, & Estates Law eJournal (2018). Provided below is an abstract of the Article.

Dogs, cats, parrots, and other pet animals play significant roles in the lives of many individuals. The bond between a pet owner and his or her companion is strong, and recent studies show that this bond can be even deeper with older owners. Accordingly, it is of vital importance to include pets when a pet owner, especially an older one, makes plans for disability and death. This article provides an overview of the techniques a pet owner should consider when planning his or her estate.