Can Your Will Provide for Euthanasia for Your Pets?

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Danny Meek

We have written often on euthanasia for your pets, but I continue to receive inquiries on this issue and will preparation.

Many times, a provision in a Will directing that an animal be euthanized upon the death of its owner, have been invalidated by the courts of the various states.


While pet owners continue to try to protect their animals, their wishes are not always followed.


If you are determined to provide for euthanasia for your pet, some will clauses may persuade the Courts that you really have the best interest of your pet at heart.

In these cases, it is preferable to specify in a Will that the pet be cared for by the Executor or a friend for a specific period of time and also ask that this person attempt to find a good home for the pet.


After a specified reasonable period of time, if the attempt to place the animal is unsuccessful, you would then request that the animal may be euthanized.
 

A Court may be less likely to overturn such a provision.

Hopefully, you will reconsider your decision and allow your pets to live the duration of their natural lives.

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