Since the law considers animals to be property, you cannot leave money to your pets but you can still ensure they have a good life after your death. You can use your estate planning devices to give your pets to a specified person or organization. Additionally, you can set aside money from your estate, for example by utilizing a Pet Trust, to make sure the new caretaker has the resources to take good care of your pet.
By Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz
