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Pet Care Instructions and Pet Trust Letter (Ontario)
NextGen Docs form ND-1097. Search ND-1097 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
Name who takes your pet, leave money for its care, and give the caregiver full care instructions.
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What you will fill in
- Your full legal name
- Pet's name, type and breed
- Caregiver who will take your pet
- Money to leave the caregiver for the pet's care
- Vet clinic name and phone
- Food and daily routine
- Date of this document
Good to know
- In Ontario a pet is property. To make the gift binding, put the pet and the money to the caregiver in your will or a codicil; this letter tells them how you want the pet cared for.
- Money left "to the dog" can fail. Leave it to the caregiver and say you wish it to be used for the pet.
- Keep a copy with your will and give one to the caregiver and your emergency contact.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Your full legal name”:
English: As on your ID, for example: Muhammad Ali Khan.
اردو: شناختی کارڈ کے مطابق آپ کا پورا نام۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਪਛਾਣ ਪੱਤਰ ਮੁਤਾਬਕ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਪੂਰਾ ਨਾਮ।
हिन्दी: पहचान पत्र के अनुसार आपका पूरा नाम।
Français: Comme sur votre pièce d'identité, par exemple : Muhammad Ali Khan.
Questions people ask
How much does the Pet Care Instructions and Pet Trust Letter cost?
It is free to fill in, preview and download.
Can I fill in the Pet Care Instructions and Pet Trust Letter in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
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