All pet owners know that pets aren’t just animals…they are part of the family! Don’t forget to consider what you want to happen to your pets when completing your estate planning. Different states have different laws, but some options may include filing an advanced veterinary directive, specifying a caregiver in your will to inherit your pet and even creating a pet trust to cover the cost of pet care. You can read more about the options in the following article:
http://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2017/pet-care-estate-planning-fd.html