Can my pet be included in my will?

• Pets are your property and will be treated as property upon the passing of their owner. Inclusion of a pet in a will is a good way of making sure that a pet is provided for in the event that the owner passes away.
• If pets are not specifically mentioned in a person’s will they will form part of the residuary estate. The residuary estate is the remainder of the person’s belongings left over after all the legacies and specified property is dealt with.
• For more information see our Wills and Succession topic.
• Our LegalPlan™ membership will allow you to ask lawyers for a Fixed Fee Quote in relation to your estate planning needs.