I did a will and living trust for one person, who is giving someone a life estate in her home when she dies, so long as he takes care of her dogs. I did another will that left the dogs to a good friend, and in that way, they know what happens if she died. Tedi was named in another will and was to take an older dog to care for in case of the person's death, (she was killed by her son). Dogs are property, and can be left in a will, unlike children. Also, you can talk to your friends for assurance that they will care for your dogs. I know that when I take the big dirt nap Tedi will be willing to continue to take care of the dogs. Also, I know if she dies before me, I will still have the dogs to keep me company. Just talk to your friends, do a will, live life as best you can, and remember, dogs adapt better than we do. Evan Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together In a message dated 1/19/2008 6:04:06 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, fhenry1@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: I'd like to open for discussion the topic of how to ensure our dogs' safety, well-being and comfort when we die. **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================