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Because Their Future Depends on Your Plan
Make sure the care, comfort, and routine your pet knows today continues tomorrow.
Pets are often treated like family, but under the law, they are considered property. That distinction makes planning essential. Pet Estate Planning ensures your animals are cared for if you become unable to provide for them or after your passing. Through legally structured tools such as wills, trusts, and designated caregivers, you can create a clear plan that protects your pet’s daily life, health, and long-term well-being.
Plan for Every Member of Your Family
Your estate plan should reflect everything that matters to you, including the animals who rely on you every day.
Get in touch with Jacobs & Jacobs, P.A. today to build a Pet Estate Planning strategy that protects your pets and your intentions.
Many people plan carefully for their assets but overlook what will happen to the pets who rely on them. Without clear legal instructions, animals can face delays in care, uncertainty about placement, or even the risk of ending up in a shelter. Pet Estate Planning creates a structured solution by naming a trusted caregiver and setting aside funds for essentials like food, veterinary care, and daily needs, ensuring your pet’s routine and quality of life remain consistent.
Informal arrangements often fail because they are not legally binding and circumstances can change. A formal plan, including options like pet trusts, provides clear authority and financial oversight so your pet is protected without confusion or dispute. For families in Florida, this approach also helps avoid gaps in care during probate, ensuring pets receive immediate attention. Jacobs & Jacobs, P.A. integrates Pet Estate Planning into a broader estate strategy, creating legally sound plans that protect both your wishes and your pet’s future.
They treated me like family. Very patient and thorough attorneys.
Outstanding service. They explained everything so I understand.
They were very well prepared and explained everything in an understandable manner. I was very satisfied with the will and other paperwork they did for me.
I looked around and interviewed multiple attorneys, this firm was head & shoulders above the rest.
My experience with Melinda has been 100% positive. She is knowledgeable and friendly. She answered and explained very patiently all of my questions. The whole process was easy, simple, and fast! The secretary was kind, and conveyed all of my concerns to Melinda with accuracy, and took good care of me both over the phone, and in person. I cannot say enough good things about their services.
I am an attorney specializing in complex real estate transactions for the past 34 years. But when it came time to select an attorney to create a revocable living trust, I chose this law firm to assist me. They did an excellent job! Enough said!
My experience with Melinda has been 100% positive. She is knowledgeable and friendly. She answered and explained very patiently all of my questions. The whole process was easy, simple, and fast! The secretary was kind, and conveyed all of my concerns to Melinda with accuracy, and took good care of me both over the phone, and in person.
I was looking to obtain a will/trust and scheduled an appointment with Jacobs & Jacobs. I first met with Melinda where she explained in fine detail what was required to fulfill what I was requesting. Upon receiving a draft copy of all documents I then scheduled another appointment to finalize the agreement and met with Darryl. Both are very experienced and well versed in their profession.
Having moved from Massachusetts recently, I knew my Living Trust needed to be updated under Florida law. Jacobs & Jacobs made the process very understandable and affordable.
They made the process so easy and understandable for our family during a very difficult time. I highly recommend this law firm.
I was treated like family. From the receptionist who made my appointment (which was difficult due to my work schedule), to the lawyer who assisted with my estate plan.
My husband & I needed to update our NY last wills after relocating to Florida recently. After interviewing a number of lawyers we found this husband & wife team to be easy to work with & very professional. Their “special couples package” was exactly what we were looking for!
