What If Your Parrot Outlives You? Preparing for Your Bird’s Future
29 Pages Posted: 12 Nov 2020
Date Written: October 8, 2020
Abstract
Dogs, cats, parrots, and other pet animals play significant roles in the lives of many individuals. The bond between a pet owner and his or her companion is strong. It is of vital importance to include pets when a pet owner makes plans for disability and death. This article provides an overview of the techniques a pet owner should consider when planning his or her estate with emphasis on parrots.
Keywords: parrots, trusts, pets, pet trusts, statutory pet trusts, animal caregivers, estate planning, companion animals
JEL Classification: K11
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Beyer, Gerry W., What If Your Parrot Outlives You? Preparing for Your Bird’s Future (October 8, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3708429 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3708429
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