Podcasts about Pet trust

In this episode of the Kindling Project Podcast, Melissa Halpin engages in a profound conversation with Karen Schultz-Tarnopol about the significance of legacy and estate planning, particularly for women in midlife. They explore the emotional aspects of legacy, the importance of preparing for the future, and how to navigate the complexities of estate planning. Karen shares her insights on empowering women to view legacy planning as an act of love rather than a morbid task, and discusses the challenges of letting go of heirlooms and memories. The conversation also touches on the unique aspects of planning for pets, conflict resolution in estate matters, and the journey of combining personal experiences with professional endeavors in the realm of legacy consulting.Don't wait! Get started with Karen below:https://www.heirloomconsultants.com/Heirloomconsultants@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-schultz-tarnopol-3b9697250Take Action Now!Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their next big fire! Contact us via email at podcast@thekindlingproject.com for further inquiries or discussions.

Sarah Bernardi began her career in veterinary social work as just one of two in all of Canada. When you let that sink in, the ideas this trailblazer talks about seem to resonate that much more. Tracey gets the down-low from Sarah on what it's like to work as a vet social worker, how there can be big issues with boundaries and how for a long time veterinary medicine was almost singularly focused on the animals and not the human component. There are challenges to work through, but Sarah talks about learning the different dynamics at play and how important it is to preserve the human-animal bond. They share a laugh when Sarah remembers what her expectations were like at the beginning of her path, and then she shares her excitement for the future ahead for her field. Sarah Bernardi can be reached via the Ontario Veterinary College's Pet Trust website here.

Join me, Greg McIntyre, attorney Samantha Gordon, and her new puppy Winchester, as we tackle the heartwarming task of setting up a Pet Trust. It's more than just a legal safeguard—it's a pledge to ensure your pet thrives even in your absence. Together, we unravel the process of appointing a caregiver, earmarking funds, and detailing care instructions, so your pets maintain the lifestyle they adore. This is your chance to discover how to make your pet's well-being an intrinsic part of your estate plan, with wisdom sprinkled in from our own beloved pets and professional insights.Ever wonder if pets know they're a fundamental part of the family? Samantha, a devoted pet parent, blends her personal experiences with expert knowledge to emphasize just how vital these companions are to our lives. As elder law attorneys, we're passionate about integrating your furry family members' needs seamlessly into your estate plans. And there's a bonus: meet Winchester, the four-legged legal helper! You'll leave this episode not only with your heart warmed but also equipped with practical steps to secure your pet's future. Discover how easy it is to reach out for a free Pet Trust consultation, because as every pet-lover knows, it's never too early to plan for your pet's lifelong happiness.

You think of your cat as a member of the family, right? Although we may think of our pets as children, legislation doesn't. You might be surprised to learn that in a divorce or estate settlement, pets are considered property. Decisions are made based upon property awards, no necessarily what's in the best interest of the pet. In this episode, Molly talks with Robert Greene, co-founder of LifePet.Care about the current laws and your options for perpetual care. Go to https://payhip.com/LifePetCare and enter the code CATTALK at checkout for a 33% discount on the Pet Estate Will Addendums kit.

You think of your cat as a member of the family, right? Although we may think of our pets as children, legislation doesn't. You might be surprised to learn that in a divorce or estate settlement, pets are considered property. Decisions are made based upon property awards, no necessarily what's in the best interest of the pet. In this episode, Molly talks with Robert Greene, co-founder of LifePet.Care about the current laws and your options for perpetual care. Go to https://payhip.com/LifePetCare and enter the code CATTALK at checkout for a 33% discount on the Pet Estate Will Addendums kit.

No one loves your pet like you do.  Protect your pet with a Pet Trust. Animal Care Trust USA are experienced estate planning attorneys dedicated to giving beloved pets the lifetime love and care they deserve.

This episode is sponsored in part by Humane Network, Doobert.com and Maddie's Fund. Turning her perspective around on being a single pet caretaker inspired Beverly Means to think about what kinds of help she would want if she could no longer care for her pets due to terminal illness or an end-of-life event. After looking for options in her community, Beverly saw the need for supportive services around this common problem, and Transitions Pet Care was created. Offering services from estate planning to rehoming options, and even supportive pet care in Decatur, GA, Transitions Pet Care is a 501(c)3 foster-based rescue. TPC serves a population of elderly, health-compromised, or terminally ill people and their pets. Stacy and Beverly discuss estate planning with our animal companions in mind. Beverly outlines options from a formal and legally-binding Pet Trust to an informal written plan including care details, veterinary info, and the pet's own preferences. She emphasizes the importance of planning for animal companions, especially with multiple pets or even a colony of community cats on your property. “It doesn't take that long to have the conversation, to write it down, and to share it with the person who may be managing that,” she advises. As a trained social worker Beverly is uniquely prepared for navigating the emotional hardships that come with this work and she believes in preparing volunteers of the program for the loss and grief that comes with helping the population they serve. “At the end of the day, it's about helping people take care of their pets in a way that helps them keep their pets and keep that pet healthy.” Learn more about Transitions Pet Care by visiting them online, or by following them on Instagram.

Here is Frank Bruno's daily dose of elder law. Elder Law attorneys help their clients facing incapacity, paying for long-term care, or settling an estate. Find us on the web! For more information visits my website at https://www.frankbrunolaw.com Schedule a free telephone consultation on our Website at https://frankbrunolaw.apptoto.com// Say Hi on Social: Visit my Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/frankbrunoesq/?hl=en Visit my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LawOfficeofFrankBrunoJr/ Visit my Linkedin page at https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-bruno-2aa14799/ Visit my Twitter page at https://twitter.com/_frankbrunolaw Website: https://www.frankbrunolaw.com What we do at our offices: Wills, Trusts, Estates, Powers of Attorney, Nursing Home Medicaid, Long Term Care Planning, Guardianship, Real Property transfers & Probate Frank Bruno, Jr. is an Elder Law and Special Needs lawyer with years of experience handling these types of cases. He is extremely active in the Queens, New York Community, the Queens County Bar Association, and New York State Bar Association and is frequently invited to speak at events about Elder Law. If you'd like to learn more about Elder Law, Medicaid planning, Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, or Probate law contact the Law Office of Frank Bruno, Jr. today at 718-418-5000. Thank you for listening! Eldercare law is really an umbrella term encompassing multiple areas of law. Some elder care attorneys handle subjects that most people know something about, such as probate, guardianship, estate planning. Other eldercare lawyers focus their practice on other areas of law such as special needs planning, VA benefits planning, and Medicaid planning. So, what is Medicaid planning? Medicaid planning is a way to protect people's assets from the threat of long-term care expenses. Many clients are between 65 and 95, own their own homes, and have between $25,000 and $750,000 worth of assets in addition to the house. What many people don't realize is exactly how expensive long term care expenses can be – In 2020 the average costs of a skilled nursing facility, in New York is $14,250.00 per month. Someone can be solidly middle class or upper-middle class, have saved their whole life, and think that they'll have plenty of money for whatever happens only to suffer a stroke, major heart attack or get an Alzheimer's or Parkinson's diagnosis and need help with their activities of daily living. If they have this six-figure per year care expense, many people spend everything. Medicare does not pay skilled nursing home expenses after 100 days. An elder care attorney, who handles Medicaid planning, is able to legally and ethically protect people's assets to get them qualified for Medicaid. Medicaid, unlike Medicare, has excellent long-term care benefits. This helps them supplement their lifestyle with their own assets (to improve the quality of their life while alive) and make it more likely that they will have something to pass onto their heirs after they pass away. There are many myths and much misinformation surrounding long-term care Medicaid in New York. To learn more please visit... https://www.frankbrunolaw.com

This is the second of a two part series with estate attorney Heather Parker of the Parker Law Office.  Today, we take a deeper dive into the differences between wills and trusts.Trusts can provide for:How your bills will be paid if you are hospitalizedA financial power of attorneyA trustee to manage your assetsAvoiding costly probate court costsAnd more...There are also different types of trusts, including pet trusts, and IRA trusts.  The latter can be especially important in wake of the SECURE Act and recent changes to the stretch IRA rules. Most importantly, you should have a team working together for your estate planning.  This can include a financial advisor, accountant, attorney, and more.Resources:The Parker Law Office: https://www.parkerlawaz.com/Heather Parker's Office Number: 480-264-5177Heritage Financial Strategies: https://heritagefinancialaz.com/ 

Join Michele as she discusses Pet Trusts and more on Dog Works Radio.  If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and sign up for our weekly newsletter. If you would like to introduce friends or family to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on frequently asked questions. Take the Survey.

Join Michele as she discusses Pet Trusts and more on Dog Works Radio.  If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and sign up for our weekly newsletter. If you would like to introduce friends or family to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on frequently asked questions. Take the Survey.

"What would happen to your pets if something happened to you?" That's the question today's guest, Peggy Hoyt, a Trust and Estate attorney and I are exploring in this episode of "Why Do Pets Matter?"  and why having a MAAP Plan in place for your pets is so important!Peggy describes herself as “an attorney, animal advocate, and pet mom.” Her love for animals was developed as a child when her father, John A. Hoyt was the President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States.Now, her days start by taking care of 3 horses, 6 dogs, and 2 cats before she goes to her office! She is a founding partner of Hoyt & Bryan, LLC. Peggy is dual-certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts, and Estates and in Elder Law.She is the author of All My Children Wear Fur Coats – How to Leave a Legacy for Your Pet, a book for pet parents on the importance of including their pets as part of their estate plan. She also hosts a weekly “paw-cast” on Buzzsprout called All My Children Wear Fur Coats.Peggy is the Founder and CEO of Animal Care Trust USA, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping pet parents keep loved pets in loving homes. The organization offers several Forever Loved Pet Trust solutions including Forever Home, Forever Family, and Forever Sanctuary. Animal Care Trust USA can act as a corporate Pet Trustee and is leading the animal estate planning world with the creation of the Forever Loved Pet Trust, a community Pet Trust.Hoyt & Bryan, LLChttps://hoytbryan.comPawcast: All My Children Wear Fur Coats with Peggy Hoy‪t‬https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-my-children-wear-fur-coats-with-peggy-hoyt/id1460842551Animal Care Trust USAhttps://www.animalcaretrustusa.org/Book: All My Children Wear Fur Coatshttps://www.amazon.com/All-Children-Wear-Fur-Coats-ebook/dp/B009OJQWZ0/

A phenomenal program designed to care for pets in the time of an owner's crisis.

Peggy Hoyt—a veteran Florida attorney whose practice involves estate planning and a host of related areas, including pet planning that ensures pets will be cared for if their owner dies […]

We love our pets. They are family members. One way to make sure your pet is taken care of after you pass away is to have a Pet Trust in place. Trusts and Estates Attorney Tracy Craig does a deep dive into what exactly is a Pet Trust and what should you consider when crafting one.

We love our cats, dogs, birds and all kinds of critters we call pets. In fact, more than 65 percent of American households have a pet -- 85 million peopleYou can leave your estate to your kids and other humans...but what about taking care of your furry family? Is that even legal?Bob visits with Pet Trust lawyer Sarah Clifford to sort out whether leaving money to non-humans is legal...and if so...is it only for rich people?

It's difficult to imagine life without your cat, but imagine his life without you. It's never too early to begin thinking about what would happen to your cat if you're no longer able to care for them. It's not only death that can leave your cat abandoned, it could be a near fatal accident, stroke, and other sudden life events. Molly and Dewey give you ideas of options, and what you need to start making a plan in the event you are no longer able to care for your cats. None of us are comfortable thinking about our own mortality. Out of love and concern for our furry family, perhaps we should challenge ourselves to do so.

It's difficult to imagine life without your cat, but imagine his life without you. It's never too early to begin thinking about what would happen to your cat if you're no longer able to care for them. It's not only death that can leave your cat abandoned, it could be a near fatal accident, stroke, and other sudden life events. Molly and Dewey give you ideas of options, and what you need to start making a plan in the event you are no longer able to care for your cats. None of us are comfortable thinking about our own mortality. Out of love and concern for our furry family, perhaps we should challenge ourselves to do so.

Canton Mass. attorney Brian Mahoney (www.attybrianmahoney.com/) continues his explanation of features to include in your pet trust to protect your pet when you no longer canwww.pod617.com/askharry

What will happen to your pet if something happens to you? Today’s guest, Attorney Cindy Clark, provides pet owners with important information about their options for their beloved pets when they are no longer around to care for them. Many people just assume that their pets will be cared for by surviving relatives or close friends, but they are under no legal obligation to do so. The best way to ensure that your pet will be well cared for when you pass away is to incorporate a Pet Trust into your estate plan. Helping families – whether four-legged or two-legged is what really matters to Cindy. If you want to make sure someone will love and care for your dog, horse, or parrot when you can't, today’s show will help with those questions you may have. Cindy helps her clients with personal estate planning using a casual approach practicing relationship-based estate planning and elder law in sunny Sarasota, Florida. Cindy has a real passion for pets and protecting her clients’ loved ones, their legacies and their assets. Cindy graduated from Stetson University College of Law after working as a Certified Financial Planner for many years. She is a military veteran having served in the Navy right out of high school and wife and mother of military veterans. She has been married for 39 years and lives with her husband and two rescue cats, Squeaker and Big Kitty. Her husband and three adult children are all animal lovers. Over the years they have share their home with cats, dogs, birds, bunnies, rats, mice, gerbils, hamsters and even snakes and lizards.

What will happen to your pet if something happens to you? Today’s guest, Attorney Cindy Clark, provides pet owners with important information about their options for their beloved pets when they are no longer around to care for them. Many people just assume that their pets will be cared for by surviving relatives or close friends, but they are under no legal obligation to do so. The best way to ensure that your pet will be well cared for when you pass away is to incorporate a Pet Trust into your estate plan. Helping families – whether four-legged or two-legged is what really matters to Cindy. If you want to make sure someone will love and care for your dog, horse, or parrot when you can't, today’s show will help with those questions you may have. Cindy helps her clients with personal estate planning using a casual approach practicing relationship-based estate planning and elder law in sunny Sarasota, Florida. Cindy has a real passion for pets and protecting her clients’ loved ones, their legacies and their assets. Cindy graduated from Stetson University College of Law after working as a Certified Financial Planner for many years. She is a military veteran having served in the Navy right out of high school and wife and mother of military veterans. She has been married for 39 years and lives with her husband and two rescue cats, Squeaker and Big Kitty. Her husband and three adult children are all animal lovers. Over the years they have share their home with cats, dogs, birds, bunnies, rats, mice, gerbils, hamsters and even snakes and lizards.

In this podcast, attorney Jackie Luthringshausen explains the purpose, structure, and advantages of establishing a Pet Trust for your beloved pet.  

Our Guest: Richard Bruce Rosenthal, Esq: Richard Rosenthal is committed to representing the interest of these “at risk” pets, companion animals and shelter animals, the proverbial 'underdogs'. He works within the legal system and educates others to work within the legal system in new and innovative ways to send society the message that animals are not just property to be disposed of but are sentient beings with inherent rights. Fundamental among those rights is the right to counsel for every animal that faces loss of life or significant loss of liberty. Richard created and developed Pet Trust standing and has successfully used this to save animals from execution in 27 States. For more, see http://TheDogLawyer.com  

Demolition! Construction! Thanksgiving! Vacations! This episode has it all. In the final episode of the 4th season, the guys discuss a wide range of topics including Dan’s recent house remodel, Sammy’s casino Thanksgiving, and Mr. Jackson goes to New York. MUSIC Dan: the Obits “Pet Trust” Jerry: A Tribe Called Quest “We The People” Sammy: [...]

Tom talks about what will happen to your pet if you become incapacitated or die, and how you can use a Pet Guardian Agreement or Pet Trust to provide continuing care for your pet. Tom, also, discusses the series of short YouTube videos that he has made concerning planning for your pets.Tom’s estate planning tip of the day is to consider making gifts to charities directly from your IRA.

"It's better to hop on three legs than to limp on four." Jim and Rene' Agredano faced that choice when their dog Jerry was diagnosed with cancer and would require one of his legs be amputated. They found lots of information about the cancer, etc. But, what they didn't find was any type of support community for the pet parents who are going thru this with their dogs. So, what started out as a simple blog to keep family and friends updated, turned into a forum and today the site has over 4,000 members supporting each other when someone faces a similar situation with their pet. Jerry's diagnosis provided Jim and Rene' an opportunity to shake up their life. They sold their business, home and purchased a motor home to "live" with Jerry for as long as he had left. Jerry lived well beyond the 6 month time frame the vet gave him and after 2 wonderful years he passed. They choose to continue Tripawds and Jerry's mission to support people and pets who are faced with all of the questions and uncertainty that this type of operation can cause. Thank you so much for allowing your personal challenges to be shared with and encourage the thousands that have been helped.Visit program page for additional information and bfeatured blog article links.  

I really enjoy going to various conferences and events as it gives me a great opportunity to meet some really interesting people. Several weeks ago I was in Salt Lake City at BlogPaws and met Rose and the rest of the Pet360 team. What a great group of women who all share a commitment for animals. I didn't have time for a sit down with Rose at the event but we were able to connect by phone a few weeks later. I guess the most interesting thing for me about Pet360 is how they are growing a community that is designed around the pets and their companions, with relevant articles and information delivered to you based on your interactions. Now I know this is what Facebook tries to do with everyone and everything... but with the specific focal point of our pets provides a useful community for us. They are in their Beta phase, so they are looking for people to participate and provide the feedback necessary for a great community. Be sure to check it out.This weeks blogs...YIKES! It's still HOT!. Stay cool and be safe. First up this week is a story from the L.A. Times describing Sid's "skinny itchy dog" journey from the junk yard to his new home with a new name Rambo in: Animal rescuers become a sick, abandoned dog's many best friends Be sure to have at least 1 probably 2 tissues on hand.  ...continued

Back in the swing of things. Now that all has settled from our Holiday week and most of us are bacjk to work, I was able to catch up with Shirley Zindler. A guest blogger for TheBark.com as well as an Animal Control Officer in Sonoma County, CA. Over the last several months I've shared with you several of Shirley's post's and was thrilled when she agreed to come on the program. In speaking with her, I came to understand the HUGE responsibility that these officers have in their communities. Imagine being the person who is the first into a crime scene (with the police following her), where an aggressive dog has been shot, and the police don't know if there are any armed gunman left in the building... I will never look at animal control officers without thinking about the danger they put themselves in while trying to make a difference.This weeks blogs... As the temps finally start to cool, it's time to get back into enjoying our morning or afternoon hikes. With the recent temps, it's going to be common to see a few snakes out there so check the great article: Rattlesnake Bites the Dog which is a great, easy to understand article on what to do if a bite ever happens. From across the pond, in Finland, a study was recently released that shows that having a dog around infants can be a healthy thing, regarding: Developing A Health Immune System this is sure to spark some debate... Finally we look at: Careers in Behavior and Training This seems to be a growing field, and here is some basic information you should review before submitting your treatment to the History channel.

  this weeks guest Cathy King the Executive Director of Canines With A Cause. They are working with local returning vets from Iraq and Afghanistan to place both service and companion dogs with these returning men and women. This weeks blogs... We have several great articles this week and first up is: Pets Alive Animal Shelter Introduces Seminar on Pet Hospice in Westchester, New York they are presenting  “An Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Canine Hospice”, a seminar on Pet Hospice Care. What a great idea and one that many people will be interested in.  Hospitals Welcome Our Dogs discusses a program created by PAWS (Pets are Wonderful Support) to assist hospitals and care facilities in setting up a program. In: Reclassifying Military Canines we learn that dogs in the military are equipment and can be left behind in a war zone... like an extra tent. The Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act would allow the military to honor courageous canines, make sure that all dogs are flown back home, and set up a private fund for lifetime health care. The House already passed the bill and the legislation is now in the Senate. So, check out this link to the ASPCA for information on how to get involved. On the VERY COOL news front: Surf Dog Ricochet Reaches $200,000 in Fundraising Thanks to Wildfire Aid Campaign and is teaming up with the Emma Zen Foundation to continue to make a difference by raising funds to provide pet oxygen masks (and donate them to first responders around the country). 

Tomorrow is Towel Day! So here are some basic links in case you missed them; - Towelday.org Main Web - Towel Day FAQ -  "How to Celebrate Towel Day Article"This weeks blogs... It's that time of year when we are getting ready to travel and here are some tips to make traveling with our pets a little easier: Pet Air Travel - 9 Ways to Fly Safe. With the Holiday weekend upon us and July 4th around the corner, here are some great reminders of how we can celebrate responsibly with our pets: 8 Rules for Pet Cookout Safety. Common sense? Yep, but always good to be reminded. Now a great article on how people are realizing that pets can make a difference in senior and ill patients: Senior Living Centers and Other Facilities Recognize Healing Nature of Pets. While this is not surprising for many of us, it does help bring awareness to those who do not yet get the difference pets can make in our lives. Finally, we all just want to be loved but what types of barriers have we created for ourselves, let alone those that may want to connect with us? My Dogs are Messing with my Groove. A very insightful and honest look at where we are and what we are now having to deal with.

Pet Trusts For Everybody What happens to your furry-friends if you expire before they do? Who will take care of your pet frog after you croak? A Pet Trust isn't just for Leona Helmsley anymore. Chris Jones is on the cutting edge of pet law. Pet Cloning Exposed John Woestendiek authored Dog Inc. - a book about those few that have decided to clone their pet. You may be surprised at the results. Some ponied up the large sums to duplicate their cats and dogs only to have "buyer's remorse." We'll follow up on Bernann McKinney. She ended up with 5 pups and a lot more than she bargained for. Tona LaRussa on Michael Vick St. Louis Cardinals Manager Tony LaRussa is not a fan of Michael Vick. LaRussa believes that because Vick has come back in such a "big way" athletically with the Philadelphia Eagles, he is getting much less condemnation than he deserves. LaRussa says "a big PR move was behind Vick's contrition. Vick still does not believe that what he did was horrible." Dramamine for the Dog Yes, your dog can get car-sick! Some breeds are predisposed. Some handle it better. But, just like humans, a percentage will suffer from motion-sickness. Dr. Debbie has several ways to help avoid this potentially messy affair. More this week

In today’s segment of Legal TIPS, 2008-2009 TIPS Financial Officer Randy Aliment underscores the merit of adequately funding projects and as an example, co-host Attorney Gilda Mariani questions trusts and estates attorney Peggy Hoyt about ensuring the fiscal soundness of a Pet Trust.

In this episode of Legal TIPS, 2008-2009 TIPS Vice-Chair Ginger Busby highlights TIPS diversity interests in a wide range of practice law areas and to make the point co-host Attorney Gilda Mariani interviews trusts and estates attorney Peggy Hoyt about forming a Pet Trust.

In this episode of Hull on Estates, Ian and Suzana talk about a few case studies, the topic of substantial gifts to animals, and the community of podcasting.

Adopt-A-Turkey - Instead of having turkey this Thanksgiving as the main course, why not have a turkey as a guest of honor instead? World's Worst Dog with John Grogan, author of Marley & Me - Have you ever had a "bad dog" or known someone who did? John Grogan was one of these people. He had no clue when he adopted an irresistible yellow lab puppy that he would grow into a 97-pound powerhouse of nervous, pulsating intensity and mischief. Marley will make you laugh, cry and shake your head in disbelief at his antics. Pet Trusts & Clauses - Do you know that more people own pets than have children, and that they are often overlooked in wills? One of the best ways to make sure your pet is taken care of if he outlives you, is with a Pet Trust. The benefits of a Pet Trust are greater than that of a will, because a will only takes place in the event of your death, while a Pet Trust will kick-in in the event you have a serious illness or become incapacitated.