Rachel Hirschfeld, Esq., a New York City–based attorney specializing in animal law. She cofounded and co-chairs the New York County Lawyer Association’s Animal Law Committee and is author of Petriarch: The Complete Guide to Financial and Legal Planning for a Pet’s Continued Care (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants). She created the Pet Protection Agreement and the Hirschfeld Pet Trust. www.PetTrustLawyer.com
What happens to your pet if something happens to you? Without proper planning, there is a very real chance that…