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How to Take Care of Your Pets After Your Death Many people will have read the recent reports of a 67-year-old lady, Marlene Howes, who was prosecuted for allegedly fraudulently claiming pension tax credits and for allegedly concealing that she had received a £50,000 legacy under her mother’s will. Mrs Howes’ defence was that her mother had left her the legacy to be held in trust for the care of her mother’s many Persian cats. The case may have caused some people to wonder how to provide for their pets’ ongoing care in the event of their death. As an animal is not a legal entity capable of owning or holding cash or property of any kind, it is not possible to leave money directly to your pet. Pet owners who are lucky enough to have relatives or friends prepared to ... Read more