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LIVE WEB - Practical Administration of Pet Trusts

Presented by the ISBA Trusts & Estates Section
Sponsored by Brooks Institute for Animal Rights Law and Policy

Live Webcast
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
2:00 – 3:35 p.m.

1.50 hour MCLE credit
Only $10!
 This program is underwritten by Brooks Institute for Animal Rights
Law and Policy allowing registrants to attend this program for $10.

The majority of households have animals living within the home as members of the family. Upon the death or disability of the owner, the nonhuman family member needs prompt, effective, and efficient caretaking. Join us for this in-depth look at the practical administration of pet trusts, including the necessary estate planning documents, how to administer an animal trust, and the importance of establishing transitional and long-term care for the animal.

Program Coordinator/Moderator:
Daniel P. Felix, The Professional Trustee, Deerfield

Program Speakers:
Jessica Abernathy, Board Director, National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, Chicago
Timothy S. Midura, Huck Bouma, Wheaton
Martha Smith-Blackmore, President, Forensic Veterinary Investigations, LLC, Boston
Kathryn S. Van Eeuwen, Regional Trust Lead, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Chicago


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Program Information

  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member - $10
    • Non-Member - $10
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $10
    • Law Student Members - Free
  • If you cannot attend the live web event, a full refund is available, if you cancel your registration up to the start of the live web event on the program page in your “My CLE Account”.   
  • Please Note: MCLE credit is available to registrants only on the day of this live event – and you must attend the entire program to earn MCLE credit. All registrants will receive access to a recording of the event a few days after the program, but credit is NOT available for the recording.