What Happens to Your Pets When You Die? What actually happens to your pets when you die? In this podcast, I walk you through the 4 main ways you can make sure your animals—dogs, cats, birds, snakes, tortoises, even horses—are properly cared for after you're gone. As an estate planning lawyer here in California, I've helped clients set up everything from informal pet plans to formal pet trusts with thousands set aside for care. Here's how to do it right. 👇 Click below to jump to a section: 0:00 - Introduction 1:32 - What happens without an estate plan 3:15 - Informal agreements with friends or family 4:42 - Leaving pets to someone in a will or trust 6:10 - Pet trusts: setting money aside & naming guardians 8:00 - Long-lived pets you must plan for 10:02 - How to get started with your estate plan ⸻ 💡 Key takeaway: If you don't make a plan, your pets could end up at the shelter—or worse. But with a trust, you can name pet guardians, leave money, and even name a rescue organization as a backup. 📍 I'm located in Orange County but I serve clients throughout California. If you're ready to set up your estate plan—or revise one to include pet provisions—I'm here to help. 📍 Pevney Estate Planning, PC 25201 Paseo de Alicia Suite 140 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 🔗 Schedule your FREE strategy session here: https://www.ocestateplanlawyer.com ⸻ 👍 Like this podcast if it helped you 📲 Follow me for more estate planning info 📝 Drop a question in the comments—I might answer it in a future video! #EstatePlanning #PetTrust #LivingTrust #CaliforniaLawyer #OrangeCountyEstatePlanning #PetEstatePlanning #PevneyEstatePlanning