What happens to your pet after you die?
Before a death, we often record to whom our assets belong and we determine in a will who our heirs are. But did you know that your pet is also one of your possessions? Do you know what to do with your pet if you die before your pet?
Leave pets to heirs
If you do not record your wishes regarding your pet in your will, it is up to your heirs to determine what they should do with your pet(s). If you have a warm relationship with your family and they are your heirs, it is wise to discuss your wishes beforehand.
Leave pets to heirs
If you do not record your wishes regarding your pet in your will, it is up to your heirs to determine what they should do with your pet(s). If you have a warm relationship with your family and they are your heirs, it is wise to discuss your wishes beforehand.
Leaving a pet to a specific person
You may decide to leave your pet to a specific family member. But it is of course possible that the relationship with your family is not so good, so that you would like to transfer the care of your pet to someone else. Perhaps you would like the neighbor or a good friend to take over the care of your pet. It is then wise to record your choice in your will. In addition to the new owner of your pet, you can also record your wishes for care in your will.
Check in advance whether your wish is feasible
Check in advance whether the person you have in mind can and will also take care of your pet. Perhaps you have someone in mind who unfortunately does not have the space or financial resources to care for your pet. When we think of a pet, we often think of a dog or cat, but this can of course also be fish, rodents, birds or reptiles. Not every home is designed for this and the person may live in a rented house where keeping such pets is not allowed.
Check in advance whether your wish is feasible
Check in advance whether the person you have in mind can and will also take care of your pet. Perhaps you have someone in mind who unfortunately does not have the space or financial resources to care for your pet. When we think of a pet, we often think of a dog or cat, but this can of course also be fish, rodents, birds or reptiles. Not every home is designed for this and the person may live in a rented house where keeping such pets is not allowed.
Animal organization in your will
If you cannot find a suitable person in your vicinity to care for your pet, you can always include an organization such as the Dierenbescherming or a local animal shelter in your will for the care of your pet. After your death, the organization will take care of your pet and then relocate it to a new owner.
Animal organization in your will
If you cannot find a suitable person in your vicinity to care for your pet, you can always include an organization such as the Dierenbescherming or a local animal shelter in your will for the care of your pet. After your death, the organization will take care of your pet and then relocate it to a new owner.
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