by Arthur Geffen | May 14, 2018 | Deductions, Income Tax, Pets
Here is a list of six potential tax deductions (or changes under the new law) for pet owners. ADVERTISEMENT 1. Business animals There may be deductions available for business animals if the animal lives at the trade or business. For example, dogs that work as a...
by Arthur Geffen | Jul 31, 2014 | Pets
What to do if you really have nothing better to do with your money. Houston-based Celestis is offering to ship your pet’s remains to rest among the stars for as little as $995. The remains are sent up on vehicles already carrying scientific and commercial...
by Arthur Geffen | Mar 17, 2011 | Estate Planning Solutions, Pets
HAVE YOU PROVIDED FOR FIDO?? Leona Helmsley’s dog, Trouble, isn’t the only pet with an inheritance problem. According to a news report, four-legged trust-funders are becoming increasingly common, and so are the legal battles surrounding their money. Trust Funds...
by Arthur Geffen | Nov 14, 2010 | Pets
To ensure there’s no uncertainty, it appears more Americans are specifying exactly what happens to Fido and Fluffy when they’re gone. That arrangement can be as casual as a friendly agreement with a grown child, a sibling or friend, or as concrete...
by Arthur Geffen | Oct 4, 2010 | Charitable Gifts, Estate Planning, Pets
What a fantastic story to emerge on World Animal Day! A Southport man has left £1.4 million to three animal charities in his last will and testament, Gordon Hardy died aged 83 after living life as a pauper. Trustees of his estate, Brown Turner Ross solicitors...
by Arthur Geffen | Aug 19, 2010 | Estate Planning Solutions, Pets
If your dog doesn’t have the bona fidos to rate as one of America’s top financial planners the best way to make sure your pet is well-provided for in the event it survives you is to add a pet trust to your estate planning documents. Ultimate Pet Care: Create a...
