Renowned Pet Trust Attorney Launches MyPetProtection.com So Pet-lovers Can Set Legally Binding Plans For Pets’ Future

New York, NY:  “Leona Helmsley proved once and for all that simply putting your pet in a Will does not protect the animal’s interest.” So said attorney Rachel Hirschfeld, Esq. to the TODAY Show producers just before her interview regarding the Helmsley Will.   

In 1999 Rachel Hirschfeld wrote her first Pet Trust for her rescue dog Soupbone. Today she is a lawyer based in New York concentrating in Elder Law, Pet Trusts and Estate Planning.  Her website document saves the life and lifestyle of pets.  Her mission is that of making a straightforward document to protect beloved animals and give confidence to their owners that their animal companions will be cared for.  She now makes the MyPetProtection.com Agreement, a legally-binding document, available on line for $49.95.  Hirschfeld has long advocated this kind of document to friends and clients and now it’s an affordable, enforceable plan through www.MyPetProtection.com . “This is an inexpensive alternative to more costly Pet Trusts.” she said.  

Hirschfeld’s Pet Protection Agreement is a contract between the pet owner and a person or organization who agrees to look after the pet when the owner is no longer is able. It is an easy-to-understand, yet binding, low-cost alternative to the complex Pet Trust.  The website allows you to leave detailed instructions for the care of a pet if its owner becomes ill or dies -- something a Will cannot do. It's a quick and easy way to protect any pet's future.  Best of all, you don’t need the expense of a lawyer to do it!

In the Agreement, which can now be created on-line, anyone can earmark money for a pet’s care.  Although leaving money is not required in the MyPetProtection.com Agreement, if the pet owner wants to leave funds, the funds can come from a portion of a life insurance policy or 401k, a bank account, or even from the sale of a car or other valuable item. In the MyPetProtection.com Agreement the pet owner and the pet’s designated guardian could both agree that the guardian pay the cost for the animals care.

Veterinarians are often the first line of defense for pets in need.  To ensure pets care, vets strongly recommend writing a pet care agreement.  The MyPetProtection.com Agreement is approved by veterinarian associations as well as animal shelters and sanctuaries.  An additional advantage of Hirschfeld’s on-line Agreement is that if the owner becomes debilitated, the Agreement can instruct that their pet remains with them in their home or even a nursing or other care facility. This legal arrangement helps owners to keep their pets with them when they get sick--which science and doctors agree can strengthen the health and lengthen the life of owners.

Rachel Hirschfeld has authored many legal papers about estate planning for pets. She has been the subject of many dozens of national media stories on the topic.  Her life’s-work is to protect animal companions and give a sense of relief to their owners.  Finally, she is quick to say that her Agreement can cover ANY animal from a dog or cat, to a circus animal or farm pet.  Pet owners can obtain additional MyPetProtection.com Agreements at $29.95 after they create their 1st Pet Agreement at the site.

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