Trusts, Estates & Probate

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Estate Planning for Pets: Trusts, Fiduciaries, and Common Problems

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North Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
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Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.8 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
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Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 1.5 Total
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1 hours 28 minutes
Veronica Cerruti
With Veronica K. Cerruti from Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Recorded March 27, 2026.
Product ID 101677

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Overview

Give Animal Lovers Peace of Mind Through Skilled Planning

Most Americans view pets as part of the family. So, what happens to the furry and feathered family members in the event of your client's death or disability? This legal course outlines critical tools for including animals in estate plans and proxy documents. Review standards for caretakers, explore critical elements to include, and identify key problems and mistakes to avoid. Register today!

  • Stay current on critical animal laws and estate planning statutes.
  • Discover the pros and cons of pet trusts.
  • Examine best practices for funding pet care in estate plans.
  • Draft better proxy and estate planning documents with tips from the pros.
  • Uncover practical guidance for handling top problem areas.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Laws Governing Animal Ownership and Bequests
  2. The Law Regarding Service and Emotional Support Animals
  3. Choice-of-Guardian Decisions
  4. Planning for Pet Owners' Disability: Proxy Documents and Care Instructions
  5. Pet Care Provisions in Wills
  6. Stand-Alone Pet Trust Drafting and Funding
  7. Common Mistakes and Problems in Planning for Pets

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Product ID 101677

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1.5 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.8 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 1.5 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Estate Planning for Pets: Trusts, Fiduciaries, and Common Problems

    1. Laws Governing Animal Ownership and Bequests
    2. The Law Regarding Service and Emotional Support Animals
    3. Choice-of-Guardian Decisions
    4. Planning for Pet Owners' Disability: Proxy Documents and Care Instructions
    5. Pet Care Provisions in Wills
    6. Stand-Alone Pet Trust Drafting and Funding
    7. Common Mistakes and Problems in Planning for Pets

Who Should Attend

This legal course is designed for attorneys. Accountants, fiduciaries, executors, and paralegals will also benefit.

Speakers

Veronica K Cerruti
Veronica K.
Cerruti
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Speaker bio
Veronica K Cerruti

Veronica K. Cerruti

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Veronica Cerruti

is a partner in the San Francisco office of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. She focuses her practice on trust, estate and transfer tax planning, with an emphasis on family wealth transfers for large estates, business succession planning, sophisticated estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax savings techniques, and complex probate and trust administrations. Ms. Cerruti is a frequent speaker for educational programs on a variety of estate planning topics and techniques, including seminars for individuals who are interested in providing for their pets in the event of the individual's incapacity or death. She earned her B.M. degree from the University of the Pacific and her J.D. degree from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco. Ms. Cerruti is a Certified Specialist, Trust and Estate Planning, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She is a member of the Francisco Estate Planning Council, Bar Association of San Francisco and California Bar Association. 

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