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Florida Pet Trust

Ensure your beloved pets are cared for by someone you trust, with funds you set aside for their lifetime.

Florida Statute §736.0408 — A trust may be created to provide for the care of an animal alive during the settlor's lifetime. The trust terminates upon the death of the animal or, if the trust was created to provide for the care of more than one animal, upon the death of the last surviving animal.

Your Information (Pet Owner / Grantor)

The person creating this Pet Trust and providing funds for pet care.

Full Legal Name *

Date of Birth

City, Florida *

County *

Your Pets

List all pets to be covered by this trust. Florida law allows a single trust to cover multiple animals (Fla. Stat. §736.0408).

Trust Enforcer (Recommended)

Florida Statute §736.0408(2) allows you to designate a person with standing to enforce this trust on behalf of your pet(s). This person can petition a court to ensure the trustee is properly caring for your pet. We strongly recommend designating a Trust Enforcer.

Trust Enforcer's Full Name

Relationship to You

Address

Phone / Email

Alternate Trust Enforcer

Full Name

Address / Contact

Pet Trustee (Caretaker)

The person who will physically care for your pets and manage the trust funds on their behalf.

Choose wisely: This person will provide a loving home for your pets. They should be someone who loves animals and is willing and able to provide lifelong care.

Pet Trustee's Full Name *

Relationship to You

Pet Trustee's Full Address *

Pet Trustee's Phone Number

Successor Pet Trustee

If your Pet Trustee cannot serve, who takes over?

Full Name

Address

Trustee Compensation

Will your Pet Trustee receive compensation for their service?

Serve without compensation

Trustee is still reimbursed for reasonable expenses.

Receive reasonable compensation

As determined by the Trust Enforcer and Trustee, pursuant to Fla. Stat. §736.0708.

Pet Care Funding

How much money will be set aside for your pets' care? This amount will be made available to the Pet Trustee upon your incapacitation or death.

Pet Trust Fund Amount *

Consider annual vet costs, food, grooming, and emergency care × expected years of your pet's life. Average dog: $1,500–$3,000/year. Average cat: $800–$2,000/year.

When funds become available

Upon my incapacitation or death

Recommended — ensures pets are cared for if you become unable to do so.

Upon my death only

Care Instructions

Optional but highly recommended — specific guidance for your Pet Trustee on how to care for your pets.

Veterinarian Information

Veterinarian Address / Phone

Diet & Feeding Instructions

Medical / Medication Notes

General Care Preferences

End-of-Life Care & Burial Wishes (Optional)

Guidance for your Pet Trustee regarding end-of-life decisions and after-death arrangements.

End-of-Life Instructions

The Trustee shall not authorize convenience euthanasia of any pet. Euthanasia shall only be authorized by a licensed veterinarian for humane reasons.

Burial / Cremation Wishes

Cremation

Burial

Leave to Trustee's discretion

Additional Burial/Cremation Instructions

Replacement Pets

Yes — Trustee may acquire replacement animals

Must be same species, approved by Trust Enforcer. Replacement becomes a Trust beneficiary.

No — no replacement animals

Termination & Remaining Funds

This trust terminates upon the death of the last surviving pet (Fla. Stat. §736.0408). What should happen to any remaining funds?

Remaining funds after trust terminates go to:

My estate / residuary beneficiaries

The Pet Trustee (as a gift for their service)

A named animal charity

Additional Terms or Instructions (Optional)

Disclaimer: This document was prepared using DraftCounsel.io, a self-help document preparation platform. Not legal advice. Attorney review is available for an additional fee through Muroff, Milestone & Milestone, P.A.

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