OUR SERVICES
Most people need a few key documents that work together to protect themselves, the people they love, and the pets who depend on them. Our services are designed to give you meaningful protection in a straightforward, approachable way.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Pet trust
A revocable trust is a powerful estate planning tool that can help you protect the pets you love while avoiding the delays and costs of probate. Unlike a will, a properly funded revocable trust can allow assets held in the trust to pass without going through the full court process, giving your beneficiaries smoother access to the resources you have set aside.
WHAT MAKES THE PAW FIRM PET TRUST UNIQUE?
We come to you with our comprehensive in‑home pet care consultation so we can take the time to understand your pet’s world: daily routines, health care needs, grooming preferences, favorite comforts, and even travel arrangements. Using what we learn, we help you determine an appropriate amount to fund the trust and create clear, customized care instructions for the person you choose to care for your pet.
Book a consultation today to start protecting the life your pet already loves.
Will
A will is your written plan for who should receive your money, property, and treasured belongings after you are gone. With a legally valid New York will in place, you, not the state, decide how your assets are distributed. This is especially important for childfree clients that want to benefit partners, friends, charities, or loved ones outside your immediate family.
Power of Attorney
A power of attorney allows you choose a trusted person to handle financial and legal matters for you if you are ever unable to do so yourself. Putting this document in place now can help your loved ones avoid a costly and time-consuming guardianship proceeding later if you become incapacitated.
Healthcare Proxy
A health care proxy allows you to appoint someone you trust to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them yourself. In New York, this document helps avoid confusion by clearly identifying who should speak on your behalf and ensures that health care decisions are made by the person you chose.
Heart-to-Paw Message
When we create your Paw Firm Pet Trust, we focus on both practical care and emotional comfort. Your trust sets aside funds and written guidance for your pet’s day-to-day needs, and your Heart-to-Paw Message adds something only you can give: your voice, your tone, and the bond you share.
Together, these pieces help your chosen caregiver keep your pet’s life as familiar, loving, and secure as possible.
HOW IT ALL WORKS TOGETHER:
Together, your Pet Care Trust, will, power of attorney, health care proxy and Heart-to-Paw Message, form a coordinated plan that can protect you during your lifetime, support you if you become ill or incapacitated, and clearly direct what happens after your death. Rather than a stack of disconnected forms, you receive an integrated estate plan tailored to your life, your priorities, and your pets.
