If you wanted to put arrangements in place for your pet’s care and welfare, your Will can go some way to making provision for the rest of your pet’s life. Usually people will leave their pet to a particular person or charity, together with a sum of money which is specified to be used for the purpose of looking after their companion. Some people will take the time to write a letter of wishes providing details of which brand of food their pet should have, how often they should be walked or rested and how regularly they should have a health check by a vet etc.
You will need to have the full co-operation of whoever you choose to be your pet’s guardian and we would also recommend having a secondary guardian, just in case the first guardian isn’t able to look after your animal or is temporarily unavailable when the time comes, which may be a number of years.
If you already have a Will, you can appoint a guardian by adding a codicil to your Will which is a way to insert additional wishes to the document.
Taking steps to plan for future scenarios is a very sensitive and personal experience, but thinking of the practicalities in advance and putting the arrangements in place will be helpful in easing your anxiety and give you comfort that your beloved pet will be cared for in the way they were accustomed too.
For further information on how to look after your pet in your Will (or any other family members or friends), contact Justine Clowes on 01625 442100 or email justine.clowes@sasdaniels.co.uk.
If you wanted to put arrangements in place for your pet’s care and welfare, your Will can go some way to making provision for the rest of your pet’s life. Usually people will leave their pet to a particular person or charity, together with a sum of money which is specified to be used for the purpose of looking after their companion. Some people will take the time to write a letter of wishes providing details of which brand of food their pet should have, how often they should be walked or rested and how regularly they should have a health check by a vet etc.
You will need to have the full co-operation of whoever you choose to be your pet’s guardian and we would also recommend having a secondary guardian, just in case the first guardian isn’t able to look after your animal or is temporarily unavailable when the time comes, which may be a number of years.
If you already have a Will, you can appoint a guardian by adding a codicil to your Will which is a way to insert additional wishes to the document.
Taking steps to plan for future scenarios is a very sensitive and personal experience, but thinking of the practicalities in advance and putting the arrangements in place will be helpful in easing your anxiety and give you comfort that your beloved pet will be cared for in the way they were accustomed too.
For further information on how to look after your pet in your Will (or any other family members or friends), contact Justine Clowes on 01625 442100 or email justine.clowes@sasdaniels.co.uk.