Health & Fitness
TIMOTHY J. RICE, ESQUIRE, PET TRUSTS: How to Provide for your Beloved Pet when you Pass
Hello, Patch Pet Lovers!
Oh, my, this is a very upsetting topic to discuss, but a very necessary one, if you have a beloved pet. You provide proper nutrition, exercise, veterinary care, endless love and affection, stimulation, and security… know exactly what makes your furry baby happy, how to comfort them in a thunderstorm, what situations may cause anxiety, and you do what's necessary to help alleviate it. We play their favorite games, buy six of their favorite toys in case they stop making them… and even sing to them while they eat their meals!
Some doggies like to walk a certain route, say hello to neighbors, and make pee on their favorite trees. Some kitties have their routine as well... after meals, it's time to groom in their favorite sun spot, and expect that curtain to be pulled back to reveal the warm rays to bathe in... they wish to be pet, but have a sensitive spot on their back, nor do they want a belly rub, just under their chin, and you do exactly that!
We fulfill each and every one of our cherished furry baby's requests… allowing them to snuggle in bed with us, take car rides (properly restrained, of course) engage in social events together, and, often times, we must get their approval before accepting someone as our significant other!
So what would happen if you tragically died or became incapacitated and could not cater to your fluffy love's needs?
Think you have it covered by leaving a lump-sum amount and appointing someone; sadly, many "think" they do, and most pet owners have no contingency plans at all!
Now is your opportunity to hear an attorney speak about this horrible topic, and learn how to make the necessary preparations, both legally and financially. The unknown is what makes it unbearable to think about… but once you have peace of mind for your pet's well-being and happiness, you'll wish it was addressed sooner, and feel tremendous relief!
I've Got the 'Scoop'!, LLC, announces another wonderful guest speaker...
Timothy J. Rice, Esquire, of Timothy Rice Estate and Elder Law Firm, to Speak at South Jersey's First Pet Symposium - "Integrative Care & Responsible Pet Parenting" on April 5th, at the Palmyra Community Center… Lecturing on How to Provide for your Beloved Pet when you Pass.
As Principal of the Timothy Rice Estate and Elder Law Firm, Tim has focused his law practice for nearly 20 years on estate and elder law matters, which include:
- Estate and trust planning matters such as drafting wills, powers of attorney, advance medical directives and special needs trusts.
- Estate and trust administration.
- Estate litigation for issues such as contested Wills or guardianship disputes.
- Medicaid planning: Asset Protection, Medicaid Applications and appeals.
- Residential real estate.
- Veteran’s benefits planning.
Among his professional activities, Tim speaks publicly on estate and elder law topics. Some of his most recent seminars include:
- An Overview of Estate and Medicaid Planning: Answers to Common Questions, The Exchange Club of Ocean City, January 2010.
- Estate Planning, Medicaid/Medicare and Estate and Inheritance Tax Related Issues: What You Need to Know, The American Society of Women Accountants, May 2008.
- Guardianships and New Jersey Probate Law Revisions, Lorman Education Services, November 2007.
- Yardley Commons Senior Apartments, Woodbury Mews Assisted Living (July 2008), Burlington County Library (April 2008), and the Willingboro Neighborhood Watch Association (December 2007), among other venues.
Additionally, Tim is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, (Elder Law Section) and the Camden County Bar Association.
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Tim is an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims for Veteran’s benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
He earned his law degree from Villanova Law School and his B.A. degree from Northwestern University and is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Timothy Rice Estate and Elder Law Firm Web Site
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