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Pet Trust
Ensure your beloved pets are cared for by someone you trust, with funds you set aside for their lifetime.
Florida Statute §736.0408 — A trust may be created to provide for the care of an animal alive during the settlor's lifetime. The trust terminates upon the death of the animal or, if the trust was created to provide for the care of more than one animal, upon the death of the last surviving animal.
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Your Information (Pet Owner / Grantor)
The person creating this Pet Trust and providing funds for pet care.
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Your Pets
List all pets to be covered by this trust — at least one pet is required; every other field may be completed now or by hand after printing. Florida law allows a single trust to cover multiple animals (Fla. Stat. §736.0408).
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Trust Enforcer (Recommended)
Florida Statute §736.0408(2) allows you to designate a person with standing to enforce this trust on behalf of your pet(s). This person can petition a court to ensure the trustee is properly caring for your pet. We strongly recommend designating a Trust Enforcer.
Alternate Trust Enforcer
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Pet Trustee (Caretaker)
The person who will physically care for your pets and manage the trust funds on their behalf.
Choose wisely: This person will provide a loving home for your pets. They should be someone who loves animals and is willing and able to provide lifelong care.
Successor Pet Trustee
If your Pet Trustee cannot serve, who takes over?
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Trustee Compensation
Will your Pet Trustee receive compensation for their service?
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Pet Care Funding
How much money will be set aside for your pets' care? This amount will be made available to the Pet Trustee upon your incapacitation or death.
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Consider annual vet costs, food, grooming, and emergency care × expected years of your pet's life. Average dog: $1,500–$3,000/year. Average cat: $800–$2,000/year.
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Care Instructions
Optional but highly recommended — specific guidance for your Pet Trustee on how to care for your pets.
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End-of-Life Care & Burial Wishes (Optional)
Guidance for your Pet Trustee regarding end-of-life decisions and after-death arrangements.
The Trustee shall not authorize convenience euthanasia of any pet. Euthanasia shall only be authorized by a licensed veterinarian for humane reasons.
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Termination & Remaining Funds
This trust terminates upon the death of the last surviving pet (Fla. Stat. §736.0408). What should happen to any remaining funds?
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