Today the first phase of reductions begins for SEPTA service cuts, affecting the following municipalities in Chester County with a 20% service cut. Of the 32 bus routes eliminated in the region, the Chester County bus routes eliminated this month include the 204 (from Paoli to Eagleview) and the 206 (from Paoli to Great Valley)...
What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Estate Planning
Companion animals are an important part of our lives. According to a recent study by the American Animal Hospital Association:
- 62% of households in the U.S. have companion animals.
- 85% of pet owners refer to themselves as their pets’ “mom” or “dad”
- 63% celebrate their pets’ birthdays
- 87% include their pets in holiday celebrations
- 65% have sung or danced with their pets
- 52% have cooked for their pets
- According to the Centers for Disease Control, 14-62% of dogs and cats in the U.S. sleep in the same bed as their human companions.
So, why do so few people consider their companion animals in their estate planning?