Actress Diane Keaton left behind not just a remarkable legacy but an important reminder about estate planning for our pets. 04 Nov

Pet Trusts: What We Can Learn from Diane Keaton’s Estate

Without proper planning, your pets could end up in shelters or with people who aren’t prepared to care for them properly. Taking time now to make these arrangements ensures your faithful companions will be loved and cared for throughout their lives. 09 Sep

Choosing the Right Caregiver for Your Furry Family Members

Your pets depend on you and planning for their future is a meaningful way to ensure they continue to receive the love and care they deserve, even after you’re gone. 12 Aug

Financial Support & Care: Planning for Pets in Your Will

Leona Helmsley’s decision to leave her dog, Trouble, $12 million drew legal challenges, media scrutiny, and lasting debate about her legacy. 19 Jul

Leona Helmsley: The Woman Who Made Her Dog a Millionaire

In Canada, if you want your pet to be cared for when you’re no longer around, you need to include them in your estate plan. Here are five ways to include your pet in your estate plan... 03 Jun

Tips for Canadians: Estate Planning with Your Pets in Mind

It’s rumored that Lagerfeld left a large portion, if not all, of his nearly $300 million fortune to his beloved cat. Though there’s no confirmation on any specific dollar amount, it is understood that her inheritance is well into the millions... 09 Apr

How Karl Lagerfeld’s Beloved Cat Spends Her Inheritance

The history of estate planning includes some remarkably strange and fascinating bequests that challenge our understanding of inheritance law and human nature. 08 Jan

Unusual Bequests Continue to Evolve, Fascinate, and Challenge

06 Jan

Create a More Effective Estate Plan: Tips & Best Practices

Pets & Estate Planning: More Complex Than You Might Think 10 Nov

Pets & Estate Planning: More Complex Than You Might Think

04 Oct

Furry Heirs: The Rising Trend of Pet Trusts & Bequests

Your Family Pet Deserves a Well Thought Out Transition Plan | Curated Content | Common Mistakes | Estates Gone Wrong 15 Apr

Your Family Pet Deserves a Well Thought Out Transition Plan

Legal tussle over dog has cost thousands in legal fees and plenty of heartache, while highlighting how the law treats pets in estate battles. 08 Mar

Dog at Centre of Estate Dispute: Highlights Need to Plan for Pets