COURSE DESCRIPTION
Discover the emerging area of pet trust planning where animal welfare meets estate planning in arrangements designed to ensure beloved companions receive appropriate care after their owners' death or incapacity. This specialized program addresses the unique legal and practical considerations that govern pet protection planning. Master the techniques that provide meaningful animal care while complying with trust law requirements and family dynamics.
- Understand pet trust legal requirements and their enforceability across different state jurisdictions
- Structure funding and care provision arrangements that ensure adequate pet support throughout their lives
- Address caregiver selection and succession planning for pet care responsibilities
- Navigate family dynamics and remainder beneficiary considerations in pet trust planning
Speakers:
Missia H. Vaselaney is a partner in the Cleveland office of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP, where her practice focuses on estate planning for individuals and businesses. She also represents clients before federal and state taxing authorities. Ms. Vaselaney is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and has been a member of the Steering Committee for AICPA’s National Advanced Estate Planning Conference since 2001. Ms. Vaselaney received her B.A. from the University of Dayton and her J.D. from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
Michael Sneeringer an attorney in the Naples, Florida office of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, where his practice focuses on trust and estate planning, probate administration, asset protection planning, and tax law. He has served as vice chair of the asset protection planning committee of the ABA’s Real Property, Trust and Estate Section and is an official reporter of the Heckerling Institute.Mr. Sneeringer received his B.A. from Washington & Jefferson College, his J.D., cum laude, St. Thomas University School of Law, and his LL.M. from the University of Miami School of Law.