We understand that planning for your pet’s future can raise many questions. The FAQs below explain how Lifetime Pet Care Planning™ works and how Peticated can help ensure your beloved pets are cared for throughout their lives.
We are pet people first. We understand that pets are family members, not property. Our mission is to help ensure that your beloved companions continue to receive the care, love, and attention they deserve for the rest of their lives. Unlike a traditional document-preparation service, we focus on Lifetime Pet Care Planning™—helping you create a complete plan for your pet’s future care. We also offer ongoing support and annual review services to help keep your plan current as your life and your pets’ needs change.
A pet trust is a legal arrangement that ensures your pets are cared for according to your
wishes if you become unable to care for them due to death, incapacity, or other unforeseen
circumstances.
Not everyone does. During your free consultation, Peticated will help you evaluate your situation and determine whether a pet trust is the right solution for you and your pets.
Every plan is customized to your unique situation, pets, and goals. During your free
consultation, we will discuss your needs and provide transparent pricing before any work begins.
Most pet trust plans can be completed within a few days to a few weeks, depending on the complexity of your situation and how quickly information is provided.
You fund the trust and maintain control of your assets while the trust is inactive. Peticated does not hold or manage your funds.
The amount depends on your pet’s age, health, expected lifespan, and anticipated care expenses. We help you estimate an appropriate funding amount.
Most pet trusts become active upon your death or incapacity, depending on how the trust is structured.
You decide. Most clients direct remaining funds to family members, friends, charities, or other beneficiaries.
Typically, no. We generally recommend appointing a trusted family member, friend, professional fiduciary, or financial institution to serve as trustee.
Many pet owners face this challenge. We help clients identify and evaluate potential
caregivers, including family members, friends, pet professionals, rescue organizations, and other animal-focused resources.
A well-designed pet trust includes backup caregivers and contingency plans to ensure your pet continues receiving proper care.
A properly designed pet trust can address both incapacity and death, ensuring your pets continue to receive care if you are temporarily or permanently unable to care for them. This is a key component of our Emergency Pet Care Continuity planning process.
Almost any companion animal can be included, including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, horses, and other pets.
No. Peticated assists pet owners throughout the United States.
No. Peticated is a pet trust planning and consulting company. We help clients understand their options and navigate the planning process.
Absolutely. Many estate planning attorneys can draft pet trusts. What makes Peticated different is our specialized focus on pets and our concierge-style approach.
At Peticated, we believe pets are family. That’s why we call our process Lifetime Pet Care Planning™. Our goal is simple: to help ensure that your beloved pets receive the care, love, and protection they deserve for the rest of their lives, no matter what the future may bring.
