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Authors: Edie Jarolim
Am I Boring My Dog? (34 page)
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Speaking of which, if you’re convinced that your dog will be so distraught when you die that he needs to be euthanized, and you include a clause to that effect in your will, there’s a good chance that it will not stand up in court. And that you will go to hell. If you live in one of the 37 states that allow for the establishment of a pet trust, this is your best option. It eliminates the need to wait until your will is probated for the guardianship arrangement to take effect. A living trust might be even better, as it allows you to arrange for the guardianship to kick in before you kick off (say, if you’re in a coma for more than a month).
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Ignore this suggestion if I’m no longer alive, because Clare will then need to devote all her time to ensuring Frankie’s happiness.
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If you’re reading this while your dog is still young, a reminder about health insurance: don’t leave your dog without it. But just because insurance provides the means for you to prolong your dog’s life, doing so is not necessarily in her best interest.
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If you’re certain you won’t need and/or are unlikely ever to encounter these people again, saying very bad words, including a command to attempt the anatomically impossible, is an excellent option.
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