As a pet owner, you want to be assured that your pet will continue to receive the proper care and attention that you have always provided, even when you are no longer able to take care of them yourself. A secure way of providing for your pet’s care is through a pet trust, in which you designate both a caregiver to care for your pet and a trustee to ensure that your trust’s funds are used for the benefit of your pet. There are two basic types of pet trusts.

“Traditional pet trusts” are effective in all states. In a traditional pet trust, the pet owner creates an enforceable trust in favor of a human beneficiary, the pet’s designated caregiver and then requires the trustee to make distributions of the trust’s funds to the beneficiary to cover the pet’s expenses, provided the beneficiary is taking proper care of the pet.

Many pet owners may prefer to establish this type of pet trust. The traditional pet trust allows the pet owner to have tremendous control over their pet’s care. For example, you may designate the trustee who will manage your trust’s property and the beneficiary who will become your pet’s caregiver, and you may also specify the pet-related expenses the trustee will pay, the type of care your pet will receive, contingency provisions if the caregiver can no longer provide for your pet, and arrangements for your pet once the pet dies.

Traditionally, it has been difficult to legally enforce trusts in which an animal has been named beneficiary. However, in recent years, many states have enacted legislation specifically recognizing the validity and enforceability of pet trusts. Pet trusts set up in those states are called “statutory pet trusts.”

Currently, 37 states including the District of Columbia have enacted laws that let residents set up statutory pet trusts, which are typically less expensive than traditional pet trusts. A statutory pet trust is a basic plan and greatly simplifies the steps needed to create a pet trust. According to Greg Daugherty, executive editor of Consumer Reports, you can set up a statutory pet trust for as little as $100, in addition to the cost of your will.

Setting up a pet trust will give you the peace of mind you need in knowing that your beloved pet will be taken care of in the event of your disability or death. A California pet trust attorney with experience in drafting pet trusts will be able to guide you through the process, and answer any additional questions you might have concerning how to secure the best future for your pet.



Thanks to Kevin Von Tungeln for contributing this article to our Pets blog:

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Can you answer vicky’s question about Pets?:

I have a 7 month old Belgian Malinois and I want to teach him some simple tricks. I don’t intend to make him a protection dog. I know it’s quite costly. I was able to teach him some obedience training like sit, stay, fetch etc. and I’m using the reward method and I find it ok. I’m just curious. Is clicker training better?

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A virtual pet is a computerized human friend; meant to act as a pet. It is generally kept for company and/or fun. They don’t need any real food, rest, or sleep. A virtual pet may or may not need plenty of attention. Some virtual pets need certain kinds of care, like fondling or feeding, to help them live a better life and survive. It can also help the virtual pet’s owner to experience a deeper attachment to their pet as the pet demands their attention for surviving. More advanced virtual pets will respond in various ways depending on the treatment meted. Virtual pet adoption has changed many people’s life.

Virtual pets may exist on a computer, a website, or their own little handheld device, like the tamagotchi, and mobile phones. Many virtual pet communities are available online, and role-acting games where a virtual pet is played by the player, you can adopt a virtual pet easily. Some people use virtual pets to represent their websites. You can adopt this kind of pet and it’s the best way to have a happy time.

A virtual pet may be one of various different animals or creatures; you can one anytime and anywhere. There is a wide array of different virtual pets available, and more being introduced regularly. Many websites have a large choice of virtual pet adoption, you can select and adopt a virtual pet and some need the adoptee to already own a website to keep the virtual pet. So why wait, start now to get one now.

Some say its best to get a virtual pet, it has helped them decide whether or not they can handle a real pet. Others, who for any reason cannot keep a real pet, opt for a virtual one. Adopting a virtual pet is simple and most cases even free, based on the quantity of time you can devote to your pet.

Virtual Pets have been available for some time now; they were first introduced in the mid-90s. There is a wide variety of virtual pets, you can adopt a virtual pet while some need more care than others, and will fall ill and can die if not looked after properly. Others are similar to an icon that you can keep on your website; few can be used as a kind of avatar when contacting a site or game. Adopt a virtual pet and have a great time.

In today’s career-oriented world we do not have much free time, many people don’t have the time or energy to keep a live pet, but still pine for the companionship of a pet. Here virtual pets make sense, they might require some time, but far lesser than a live pet. Of course, you can have a real pet, as well a virtual pet too – both of them will get along fine.

There are various kinds of species and breeds available for adoption; you can adopt a virtual pet according to your liking. You are bound to find one that you love.



Thanks to Robert for contributing this article to our Pets blog:

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Can you answer Dreamer’s question about Pets?:

I’m curious…
These days, more and more people are seeing it ask ok to own more exotic pets. But there are still people who find owning some things “taboo”.

So what do you think of owning a pet (or what do you think of people who own them) that is less common like a tarantula, scorpion, snake, some lizards, roaches, mice, etc?
And what is the most odd, exotic, or “taboo” pet you’ve seen?

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