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Home Âğ Free Report: No, You Can’t Leave Your Estate to FIDO

Free Report: No, You Can’t Leave Your Estate to FIDO

October 6, 2014 by Stephen Unsworth

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It sounds good in theory, right? Your dog might be the only loyal soul you’ve ever known, but as far as the law is concerned, Fido can’t manage money or assets or property – even if he can tree a squirrel in 12 seconds flat. That doesn’t mean you can’t cover his bases in the event you’re no longer able to do so. This week, we explore pet thrusts and why they’re important.

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Stephen A. Unsworth is admitted to practice in both Vermont and Maine, and has more than 30 years of experience in estate planning and business law. His mission is to provide quality estate planning services, including assistance with Living Trusts, Wills, Medicaid Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Powers of Attorney, Special Needs Planning, and Family Limited Partnerships Read More!
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