Planning A Pet Trust
By: Sabrina Winters, Attorney at Law, PLLC
As a mom to two furry children (Biscuit and Gracie) I know how pet owners perceive their pets…like family! We take them to the doctor, we have them bathed and groomed, we walk and exercise them and yes, we even have full conversations with them as well! It’s important to understand, that although we may treat them like we would another family member, North Carolina considers pets as property. This means that when we pass away, our pet is treated just like our bank account and CD…they have to “go” to someone.
Since they are considered property, it is important that you specifically dictate in either your Last Will and Testament or your Revocable Living Trust or better yet your Pet Trust, specifically what your wishes are regarding your pet or pets. If you don’t plan out fully who will take your pet you run the risk that no one is immediately ready upon your passing to care for them. Below is a list to help you start thinking about how you would plan for your pet. This is a great list to put together for your vet and even your pet sitter!
Sabrina Winters, Attorney at Law, PLLC
6406 Carmel Road
Suite 301
Charlotte, North Carolina 28226
p: (704) 843-1446
f: (704) 973-0773
swinters@sabrinawinterslaw.com
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