Course Description
This course will cover alternatives for providing for the care of your pets after your incapacity and death. It will address the creation of Pet Trusts and provide an analysis of statutory provisions relating to the creation of such trusts. Sample language for such trusts will be reviewed and discussed including how to draft the trust to avoid common pitfalls.
Syllabus
- Why Include Pets in the Estate Plan
- History of Treatment of Pets in Estate Planning Documents
- Alternatives to Trust Documents
- Pet Trusts; Statutory Analysis and Drafting
- Tax and Administration Issues
