This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Your local humane society should be willing to take them in. They'll have you sign a custodial release form/contract basically just saying that the dog isn't yours and that it was left in your care but the owner hasn't returned/has died.
Including Your Pet in Your Will Once you have selected a caregiver for your pet, finalize the arrangement and include it in your will. This ensures that you are leaving formal instructions for who will take custody of the animal after your passing. You may also want to discuss setting up a trust with your attorney.
A letter of instruction (aka a letter of intent) is an informal document where you can provide personal instructions that aren't included in your will. The letter of instruction has no legal authority, but it can make things easier on your family by explicitly stating your special wishes.
Since the letter of instruction is not a legal document, it does not need to be notarized or signed in the presence of witnesses or with any other special formality. It is also different than the “Separate Writing” that lawyers sometimes recommend accompany a Will or Revocable Living Trust.
Here are six steps to write a letter of instruction: Create a header. Before you write the content of the letter, create a header at the top left-hand corner of the document. Address the reader. Explain the project or task. List each step. Conclude your letter. Revise the document.
A letter of instruction is a cheat sheet for anyone involved in settling your affairs. Unlike a will, this letter has no legal authority. However, it can provide an easy-to-understand explanation of your overall estate plan to your executor and lay out your wishes to your family for things not covered by the will.
Basic Contents of a Letter of Instruction Firstly, it contains personal information, such as the executor's names and contact details. Secondly, it goes into specifics about the deceased's assets, delineating bank accounts, safety deposit boxes, and real estate properties, among other assets.
It's a good way to let to those trusted to take care of your affairs know what you would want them to know. Since the letter of instruction is not a legal document, it does not need to be notarized or signed in the presence of witnesses or with any other special formality.
Estate Plan Letter of Instruction. Dear ______________ (Executor, Agent, Trustee, Loved One, Etc.) I am writing this letter to provide you with important information you will need to know in the event of my incapacity or death. Please refer to this letter for assistance as you deal with my affairs.
Pets are considered property and therefore are precluded from receiving an inheritance. That's why it is absolutely essential that you have people you trust to care for your pet or pets in the event something happens to you. My pets are my kids and my family members are aware of this.