PA will officially implement the International Code Council 2021 Code Series as the Commonwealth’s Uniform Construction Code. All municipalities and municipal code officials, in addition to designers, contractors and builders who work with them, must ensure compliance.
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?