 Recently, a couple came into my office to review their estate plan. Their kids were doing fine, their grandkids were happy and healthy too. In fact, they'd all get a nice little chunk of money. What they were worried about were their babies. Babies I had learned later was their dog, Rudy, and their cat, Mickey. Pets are part of our family. Over the years, I can't help but notice how many people are concerned about what would happen to their pets if something happens to them. Who would care for their pets? A solution for the couple and a solution that might fit into your estate plan is a pet trust. A pet trust is inserted into the language of your living trust. It spells out who your veterinarian is, who the person is that you'd prefer to take care of those pets, and an amount of money to be used for the lifetime care of any pet or pets. That's the beauty of a pet trust. It fits right into your estate plan.