
Key Things that Shouldn’t Be in Your Will
If you’re unclear about the 10 things you should leave out of your will when drafting your estate plan, check out what legal experts have to say.

If you’re unclear about the 10 things you should leave out of your will when drafting your estate plan, check out what legal experts have to say.

While we often associate dog trust funds with the super-rich, you don’t need to be Oprah to set up a dog trust fund. Anybody with a pet can set one up to help prepare for the future.

When it comes to pets and estates, there are two main rules to understand.

There are certain provisions that people often forget to put in a will or estate plan that can have a big impact on a family.

Although in the past it may not have been the norm to provide for animals in our estate planning, times have changed.

With the largest spike in mortality in the United States in a century, following the onset of the pandemic, providing for one’s pets after death has become a growing topic of conversation for many animal lovers across the country.

While it’s never fun or pleasant to think about what will happen to them if the worst should happen to us, it’s very important to consider how we can ensure that they are well cared-for when and if we are no longer able to care for them ourselves.

Based on a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association, as of 2020, 70% of households in the U.S. have pets—about 90.5 million households.

LOIs may also include whatever you think may help the people you leave behind or who would take over if you are not capable.

Trusts are legal entities that own assets, and all trusts are not alike. They are created by a written trust document with certain provisions that can vary from trust to trust.