Planning for Your Pets in Your Will    It's a sobering thought, but do you know who will take care of your pets if you should die? Many people assume that family members will keep their pets, but shelter volunteers see numerous pets surrendered because of an owner's death. If plans are not carefully made, your pets may not be where you had hoped.

Estate Planning for Pets  Client information article discussing the legal aspects of planning for the care of a pet after its owner's death. Written by Gerry W. Beyer, Professor of Law, St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas.