Huntington Beach, California Attorney, Mark W. Bidwell

An Instructional Pet Trust has within the typical trust the person to provide the care and amount of money to be given to the care giver.

A Springing Pet Trust is created on the death of the pet owner according to instructions found within a typical trust or will document. All assets of the trust are distributed to human beneficiaries except for a specified amount of money that remains in the trust for the care of the pet. Upon the death of the pet, the remaining assets of the trust are distributed to heirs as directed by the trust.

A Stealth Pet Trust is a separate and distinct trust document from any other trust or will. It is created when the person is alive. The Stealth Pet Trust has its own assets. The beneficiary to receive any assets after the pet has died is a charitable organization.