This article was co-authored by Clinton M. Sandvick, JD, PhD. Clinton M. Sandvick worked as a civil litigator in California for over 7 years. He received his JD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998 and his PhD in American History from the University of Oregon in 2013.
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When making estate plans, it is important to think about how to protect and provide for your pets if you die or become incapacitated. A pet protection plan is a legal way for you provide for your pet, if you are no longer able. When considering a pet protection plan, there are several means by which you can provide for your pet after your death, including through your will, a pet care agreement, and a pet trust. A pet care agreement is the least expensive option because you can draft the agreement without an attorney. A pet trust is more expensive because it requires the assistance of an attorney. However it provides the best way to ensure that trust funds are being used for your pet. Lastly, you can include a provision in your will to provide for your pet. This is also a less expensive option but the plan will not go into effect until after your death.