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Niner Has a Plan. Does Your Pet?

by Santiago Olivares | Aug 17, 2026 | Pet, Estate Planning, California

Niner is more than a dog at The Heritance Lawyers. He is the office’s Director of Employee Satisfaction, professional ball chaser, lap enthusiast, and occasional stubborn walking companion. His story also highlights an important question for every California pet...

What Happens to Pets in a Will?

by Santiago Olivares | Jun 10, 2026 | California, Usa, Revocable, Living Trust, Living Will, Guardianship, Estate Planning, Inheritance, trustee, Conservatorship, Pet

Pets are often considered family, but under California law they are legally classified as property. If you’re wondering what happens to pets in a will, the answer depends on the instructions you leave behind. A will can name a caregiver, but it may not provide...

Niner Has a Plan. Does Your Pet?

What Happens to Pets in a Will?

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