When considering what should happen with a person’s financial resources after his or her death, many people do put something aside for the care of their pets, including naming “guardians” and setting aside funds in a “pet trust” for the benefit of the pet. However, pet trusts are usually just enough to pay a pet’s basic expenses: food, vet visits, etc. In that context, pet trusts are a sensible way to ensure that a beloved family member does not end up in a shelter in the event of the ...
Pet Cemetery Story On Channel 6
Pet Cemeteries
I recently had occasion to do some research regarding the legal status of pet cemeteries in Idaho. Unlike in some States, it appears there are no laws specifically regarding the creation or maintenance of pet cemeteries here. The question then arises: what is someone buying if someone buys a plot at a pet cemetery? The answer appears to be that he or she is not buying as much as he or she might think or hope. If someone buys a plot in a pet cemetery, the implications are that, as with a ...
Dealing With My Neighbor — Fences
Some time ago, I posted about dealing with the neighbors when it comes to trees. This entry will be about another common neighbor issue — fences. Unlike trees, the topic of fences has its very own Title in the Idaho statutes (Title 35). Rightly or wrongly, this puts it on a level with other Titles, such as “Courts and Court Officials,” “Revenue and Taxation,” “Insurance,” and “Crimes and Punishments.” Accordingly, there are a number of specific laws that deal with fences, highlighting ...
Repo A Pet?
I recently attended a continuing legal education seminar on animal law. I hadn’t previously thought of all the crazy issues that can arise with animals. For example, did you ever think of the repo man coming to repo a pet? It can happen — loans to purchase pets can be secured by a lien on that pet. Or what happens when your cat runs away and gets “adopted” by a new family who doesn’t want to give him back? Do you need to sue to get that pet back? Did you give up your right to the pet ...
