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Lifestyles from page 20 Additionally, most adoption agencies leave out senior It’s the Law!
people. However, our model of Forever Guardianship gives
We are not an adoption senior people in our community the opportunity for pet Did You Know that, in Florida…
agency or foster program. companionship with the full support of The Pet Cottage.
We are a new concept. We provide and cover the cost of all medical care By Adam S. Gumson, Esq.
Our Lifelong Guardianship – routine, specialty, emergency, and even prescription A living revocable trust
Program means our pets medications and preventatives – for our pets, forever. We may assist your relatives
will always have the home, do ask that our Forever Guardians provide food for their in avoiding the probate
care, and love they deserve pet, along with lots of tender love and care, of course! process by titling certain
for life, no matter what. assets in the name of the
Our pets live on site at our We Are a Win-Win-Win Solution trust and avoiding the need
sanctuary or in the home of Many of our pets are senior pets that have health for court involvement. The
a Forever Guardian. This issues and require more resources. Many of our Forever trust might also grant the
is what makes us different Guardians are also seniors who wouldn’t otherwise feel trustee the broad discretion
from rescue and shelter comfortable taking on full pet ownership at this stage in to make, or not make,
organizations. Wendy and Bella Pom life. Our forever promise to each pet in our care means distributions depending
that no matter what happens to a guardian, the pet will on the specific circumstances which may be facing a
Why We Don’t Offer Adoption have a loving home. It’s a win-win-win situation that beneficiary (such as a divorce, bankruptcy or drug/alcohol
The pets that enter our program have loyally served makes us do a happy dance. problems).
and participated in the lives of their owners. They have Because of The Pet Cottage, Marty, a senior gentleman In order to file for divorce in Florida, at least one
been adored, loved and cherished. Therefore, a traditional in Jupiter Farms who is health compromised, is able to spouse must have lived in the state for a minimum of six
adoption model, that doesn’t include communication and love and care for Scooby, a 9-year-old senior dachshund. months before the petition is filed with the court.
updates about the life of the pet moving forward, does Scooby was Marty’s saving grace during COVID and still A power of attorney is a legal document granting
not support the people we serve. is to this day. an individual or entity the authority to act on behalf of
Because of The Pet Cottage, Grace, a senior lady with another person in legal or financial decisions. The person
a fixed income in Stuart, is able to share her home and appointed is called the Attorney-in-Fact (AIF). A durable
heart with Angel, a 13-year-old Chihuahua. Grace was a power of attorney survives incapacity. Both versions
perfect fit for Angel after Angel’s mom had to move into cease to be effective at death, when the will or trust take
a memory care facility. over and govern.
Because of The Pet Cottage, Michelle, a senior lady When property owners choose to transfer their home
in Jupiter, gets to spend her days with Sally, a 13-year- into a trust for estate planning purposes, many counties
old Selkirk Rex cat. Michelle and her late husband John now require a Certificate of Trust form be completed. This
became Forever Guardians in 2020 during John’s lung form ensures the property owner continues to receive the
cancer treatment. Sally was such a bright spot during annual homestead exemption benefit.
that time. And since John’s passing, Sally has continued Jupiter Law Center is a private neighborhood law
to provide Michelle with joy and companionship. firm located in the RiverPlace Professional Center, 1003
W. Indiantown Road, Suite 210, Jupiter, Fla., 561-744-
New Forever Guardians Needed 4600, jupiterlawcenter.com. The firm provides peace of
Sally and Michelle If you love pets and want to make a difference in the mind by solving problems with integrity and compassion
community, please contact us for more information about in the areas of estate and business planning, probate,
Forever Guardianship and volunteer opportunities. We have guardianship and trust administration, probate and
room in our pack for you! The Pet Cottage, 561-818-5025, guardianship for personal injury firms, family law and
www.thepetcottage.org. real estate.

Grace and Angel Scooby

~ Bathing, Dressing, Personal Care ~ Fall Risk Prevention
~ Medication Reminders, Doctor Visits ~ Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Care
~ Shopping, Errands, Companionship ~ Transition Home from Hospital or Rehab
~ Meal Preparation, Light Housekeeping ~ Hourly to 24-Hour Care
~ Pet Friendly ~ Rigorous Background Checks

Respectful of Jewish Traditions.

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