In my family,  my pets are just as much a part of the family as my children.  I know that most pet owners feel the same way.  I am sure at some point you have wondered how your furry, feathered or scaly companion friends would be cared for if anything happened to you.  Did you know you can create a pet trust for the ongoing care of your pet if you become incapacitated or die?

A pet trust is a legal arrangement that allows you to provide for the care and maintenance of one or more pets should they outlive you. The person who creates a pet trust is known as the grantor; the person who manages a pet trust is the trustee.

This type of trust can hold assets, usually cash, that the trustee can use to pay for the care of the animals for whom the trust was established. The grantor (i.e., the pet owner) can also outline specific instructions for how each pet’s care should be managed by a named caregiver.

Here at Blue Ridge Legacy Law, we help you plan for the WHOLE family including your furry, feathery or scaly companions!