rank-math domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/bryantelderlaw/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114rank-math-pro domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/bryantelderlaw/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114rocket domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/bryantelderlaw/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114When you consider estate planning<\/a>, you likely think about your property and your close family members, such as your spouse or your children. But what about another important member of the family \u2013 your pet? What will happen to your beloved dog, cat, or bird if something happens to you? California is a state that provides legal tools to plan ahead to make sure that your pet has proper care once you cannot care for them.<\/p>\n One way to ensure that your pet is cared for is to designate someone to serve as your pet\u2019s guardian should you pass away. You can do this as a provision in your\u00a0last will and testament<\/a>. You can also leave assets and property for your pet in your will, so the guardian has sufficient funds to dedicate to the care of your pet, including food, grooming, and vet bills. Know, however, that if you do this through a will provision, you will not be able to control how the pet guardian uses that money after you pass away.<\/p>\n If you want to have more control over how your assets are spent for your pet\u2019s benefit, you have other options. This is because, since 1991, the\u00a0California Probate Code<\/a>\u00a0has allowed pet owners to set up special trusts for the benefit of their pets, as follows:<\/p>\n When creating your trust instructions, you should consider whether your pet has any complex needs, how much the care for your pet will cost, the possibility of emergency vet expenses, and more.<\/p>\n The trustee you select for the trust will oversee implementing your instructions for your pet. Caring for a special pet takes more than simply putting out food each day and giving them shelter. Instead, you want your pet to continue to receive the same level of care it did while you were living.<\/p>\nGuardianship of Your Pet<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Creating a Pet Trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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