At the Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman we help Irvine residents design estate plans that reflect their values and protect their loved ones. Our approach focuses on clear communication and practical solutions tailored to each family’s circumstances. Whether you need a revocable living trust, a last will and testament, powers of attorney, or health care directives, we walk clients through each choice and its legal implications. We emphasize careful planning to reduce uncertainty, streamline administration, and provide for minor children, pets, and individuals with special needs. Our goal is to create documents that are easy to use and durable across changing circumstances.
Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but a well-constructed plan offers peace of mind and practical benefits. In Irvine and throughout California, our practice helps people understand options like pour-over wills, trust funding, and trust modification petitions, and how these tools work together. We discuss asset protection, retirement account trusts, and the role of certification of trust documents to simplify interactions with banks and institutions. Clients receive clear explanations of timelines, likely outcomes, and the steps needed to put plans into effect. We prioritize accessibility, listening carefully to goals and answering questions at every stage.
Effective estate planning provides legal clarity and financial stability for families during life transitions and after death. In California, wills and trusts help avoid unnecessary court involvement, make sure assets pass according to your intentions, and provide for incapacity through instruments like financial powers of attorney and advance health care directives. Establishing the appropriate trusts, including special needs trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, or retirement plan trusts, can protect beneficiaries and preserve resources. Additionally, documents such as HIPAA authorizations and certification of trust streamline interactions with medical providers and financial institutions, reducing delays and disputes when time is most sensitive.
The Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman provides personalized estate planning services from our California practice. We focus on practical, client-centered planning that addresses family dynamics, retirement assets, and long-term care considerations. Our team guides clients through trust formation, will drafting, asset assignments to trust, and petitions to adjust trusts when circumstances change. We emphasize proactive planning, careful document preparation, and clear communication so clients understand how plans function in probate, trust administration, or when guardianship nominations are needed. Our process balances legal protection with straightforward administration to reduce stress for families.
Estate planning is the process of creating legal instruments that determine how your property and health care decisions will be handled if you become incapacitated or pass away. In California, appropriate combinations of documents—such as a revocable living trust, a pour-over will, financial power of attorney, and advance health care directive—work together to manage assets and personal care preferences. Trusts can avoid probate for funded assets and provide ongoing management for beneficiaries, while pour-over wills ensure any overlooked assets are placed into an existing trust. Clear planning reduces administrative burdens and helps families avoid conflict and delay.
When assembling an estate plan, it’s important to inventory assets, name successor trustees or personal representatives, and designate agents for financial and medical decisions. Instruments like a certification of trust and general assignment of assets to trust can make dealing with banks and transfer agents smoother. For families with a dependent with special needs or a beloved pet, tailored trusts such as a special needs trust or pet trust provide ongoing care while protecting public benefits. A thoughtful plan also addresses retirement accounts through retirement plan trusts to manage tax and distribution concerns for beneficiaries.
A revocable living trust holds assets during a person’s lifetime with instructions for management and distribution after death. A last will and testament complements a trust by naming guardians for minor children and directing assets not placed into the trust through a pour-over will. Financial power of attorney allows a trusted person to manage financial affairs if you cannot, while an advance health care directive expresses medical care preferences and appoints a health care agent. Additional documents, such as a HIPAA authorization and certification of trust, support administrative access and verification of trust terms without revealing private details.
Creating a complete estate plan involves asset review, beneficiary coordination, drafting clear documents, and implementing funding steps so assets align with the trust or will. The process typically includes verifying titles, updating retirement account designations, and preparing supporting documents like a general assignment of assets to trust. For existing trusts that no longer match current wishes, a trust modification petition or Heggstad petition may be appropriate. Careful planning also includes preparing guardianship nominations for minor children and considering the tax and benefit consequences of different trust structures.
Understanding common terms helps you make informed choices. This glossary covers essential concepts such as revocable trust, pour-over will, power of attorney, advance health care directive, certification of trust, and different types of beneficiary trusts. Clear definitions reduce confusion during decision-making and make conversations with financial institutions and health providers more productive. We provide plain-language explanations so clients can compare options, ask focused questions, and choose the plan elements that align with family needs, financial realities, and long-term care preferences.
A revocable living trust is a flexible document that holds legal title to assets while you are alive and provides instructions for how those assets will be managed and distributed after incapacity or death. Because it is revocable, you can change the terms or beneficiaries during your lifetime as circumstances evolve. Funding the trust requires transferring property titles, bank accounts, and other assets into the trust’s name so they are controlled according to the trust terms. This arrangement can reduce the need for probate and provide continuity for asset management when you are unable to act.
A financial power of attorney appoints an agent to make financial choices on your behalf if you become unable to act. It can be durable so it remains effective during incapacity, and it can be limited or broad depending on your needs. This instrument is important for managing bank accounts, paying bills, handling tax matters, and overseeing property management without court intervention. Selecting a trusted agent and specifying any limits or triggers helps ensure your financial affairs are managed consistently with your wishes during times when you need assistance.
A last will and testament declares how you want certain assets distributed and names a personal representative to manage administration after death. It is commonly used to appoint guardians for minor children and to address any assets not placed in a trust. While wills typically go through probate, they remain a necessary component of many estate plans to ensure all matters are addressed. Combining a will with a trust, often through a pour-over will, ensures assets discovered after trust formation are directed into the trust for consistent administration.
An advance health care directive documents your medical treatment preferences and appoints someone to make health care decisions if you cannot speak for yourself. A HIPAA authorization allows named agents to access medical records and communicate with health care providers. Together, these documents ensure that medical providers have guidance and that your chosen health agent can obtain necessary information to make informed decisions. They reduce confusion among family members and health staff during stressful medical situations and help ensure treatment choices align with your values.
Choosing between a limited approach and a full estate plan depends on your asset mix, family situation, and long-term goals. A limited plan may address only a will or a single document to cover immediate needs, which can be appropriate for uncomplicated estates. A comprehensive approach bundles trusts, powers of attorney, directives, and supporting documents to address incapacity, tax considerations, and administration after death. We help clients weigh the trade-offs such as immediate cost, administrative complexity, future flexibility, and how well each option protects beneficiaries and simplifies later administration.
A limited estate plan can be sufficient for individuals with straightforward finances, minimal property, and clear beneficiary designations on bank and retirement accounts. When assets are titled properly and beneficiaries are up to date, a targeted plan focusing on a last will and powers of attorney may cover most concerns while keeping costs lower. For those with uncomplicated family situations and no need for long-term trust administration, a focused plan can reduce paperwork and provide necessary legal authority for agents to act on behalf of the client if incapacity occurs.
A limited plan may be appropriate for people facing short-term circumstances or when they plan to revise a more complete plan in the near future. Examples include recent relocations, pending asset sales, or a temporary need for financial or medical authority. In such cases, drafting a will and powers of attorney can provide immediate legal protection while allowing time to develop a broader trust-based plan. This approach gives peace of mind now and flexibility to build a more detailed plan that reflects future changes in wealth or family structure.
Comprehensive planning is often the best choice for families with diverse assets, business interests, blended families, or a beneficiary who requires ongoing support. Trusts provide structured distribution plans, can address tax and privacy concerns, and create mechanisms for professional or personal management over time. For clients with retirement accounts, life insurance, or substantial real property, using specialized trust vehicles such as retirement plan trusts or irrevocable life insurance trusts can help manage tax implications and provide clear directions for trustees and beneficiaries, promoting long-term financial stability for loved ones.
When concerns include potential incapacity, long-term care planning, or complex medical decision-making, a comprehensive plan that includes advance health care directives, HIPAA authorizations, and durable financial powers of attorney ensures smoother transitions. These documents work with trusts and guardianship nominations to designate trusted decision-makers and reduce the risk of court-ordered conservatorships. A coordinated plan addresses who will manage health care, pay bills, and oversee assets without interruption, which matters for maintaining benefit eligibility and preserving family dignity during challenging times.
A comprehensive estate plan brings clarity, continuity, and control by coordinating wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health directives. It reduces the likelihood of probate, clarifies successor decision-makers, and provides detailed instructions for guardianship nominations and care of dependents. With coordinated documents, families face fewer administrative obstacles when banks, health providers, or courts request documentation. The process also helps identify and correct asset-title mismatches and update beneficiary designations to ensure that your plan reflects current wishes and minimizes delays when assets need to be accessed or distributed.
Beyond administrative simplicity, a full planning approach can provide layered protections for beneficiaries, such as tailored trust provisions for minors, people with disabilities, and pets. Trusts allow phased distributions, protection from creditors in some circumstances, and clear mechanisms for trustees to manage investments and distributions. Additionally, having all documents prepared and coordinated helps families respond quickly to emergencies because agents and trustees have documented authority to act. Comprehensive planning also facilitates later modifications when life circumstances change, making it easier to keep your plan current.
One significant benefit of a comprehensive plan is the continuity it provides if you become unable to make decisions. Durable powers of attorney and trustees named in a trust step in to manage finances and property without the delays and uncertainty of court appointments. This continuity protects credit, preserves payees for recurring obligations, and avoids gaps in care and support for family members. By naming trusted agents and successors and documenting authority clearly, families can maintain financial stability and carry on daily affairs while focusing on recovery or medical decisions.
Comprehensive estate plans reduce ambiguity by setting out clear distribution rules and decision-making authority, which can minimize disputes among family members. Trusts and well-drafted wills communicate the plan owner’s intentions and offer mechanisms for handling disagreements through appointed fiduciaries. Clear documentation about guardianship nominations and care provisions for dependents and pets lowers stress during emotional times. By addressing potential points of tension up front, a full plan helps families focus on caregiving and support rather than litigation or contested administration.
Begin your planning by compiling a detailed list of assets, account numbers, property deeds, and current beneficiary designations for retirement and life insurance accounts. This inventory helps identify which items need to be retitled into a trust and which require updated beneficiary forms. Documenting where important documents are stored and naming primary and alternate agents for financial and medical decisions streamlines administration and ensures agents can act quickly. Clear records reduce delays and confusion when time-sensitive matters arise and help advisors prepare a plan that accurately reflects your intentions.
Estate plans should be reviewed after significant events such as marriage, divorce, the birth of children, death of a beneficiary, significant changes in wealth, or relocation between states. Updating beneficiary designations, trust terms, and guardianship nominations keeps the plan consistent with current wishes. Regular reviews also allow you to address changes in law or tax rules that could affect plan outcomes. Scheduling periodic check-ins ensures that documents remain effective, that assets are properly titled, and that agents continue to be willing and able to serve when called upon.
Professional estate planning helps ensure that your estate passes according to your intentions, reduces delays and costs associated with probate, and clarifies authority for decision-makers in case of incapacity. Whether you have a modest estate or substantial assets, tailored planning can address family needs, legacy goals, and practical administration concerns. Working with an attorney-seasoned firm provides structured drafting, coordinated implementation, and guidance on funding a trust and executing supporting documents, which together reduce the risk of mistakes that could complicate distributions or undermine intended protections.
Beyond asset distribution, estate planning organizes financial and health care decision-making and anticipates future needs such as long-term care or changes in family structure. It gives clarity to family members, nominates guardians for minors, and establishes trustees to manage assets responsibly. For those with complex assets, retirement accounts, or potential creditor concerns, a considered plan helps balance protection with flexibility. Taking action now makes it easier for families to focus on care and continuity rather than administrative hurdles or legal disputes when critical decisions arise.
People commonly seek estate planning when they marry, have children, acquire significant assets, experience the loss of a loved one, or face a health diagnosis that raises incapacity concerns. Business owners and retirees often need plans to handle succession and retirement account distributions. Families with members who receive government benefits look to create compatible trusts to preserve eligibility while providing supplementary support. Additionally, pet owners, blended families, and those with properties in multiple states benefit from coordinated planning to minimize complications and ensure intentions are honored across jurisdictions.
New parents should consider naming guardians, preparing trusts for minors, and updating beneficiary designations to secure their children’s futures. Guardianship nominations in a will identify who will care for minors, while trusts can provide controlled distributions for education and living expenses until children reach specified ages. Preparing powers of attorney and health care directives ensures decision-makers are identified in case a parent becomes incapacitated. Proactive planning gives parents peace of mind that arrangements are in place for both immediate care and long-term financial support.
When health changes occur, preparing advance health care directives and durable financial powers of attorney becomes essential so trusted agents can make timely decisions. These documents authorize others to manage medical treatment and financial obligations if you cannot act for yourself, avoiding court involvement. Establishing a trust and coordinating medical directives also helps maintain consistency across caregivers and institutions. By preparing these instruments proactively, individuals reduce the likelihood of family disagreement and ensure that health and financial decisions align with their expressed preferences.
Significant financial changes such as inheritance, business sales, acquisition of real estate, or remarriage often require revisiting estate plans to reflect new goals and responsibilities. Trust modifications or new trusts may be appropriate to address tax planning, beneficiary protection, or altered distribution preferences. When family structures change, updating wills, trust terms, and beneficiary designations ensures assets are distributed according to current wishes. Regular reviews after these events help maintain a plan that is functional, efficient, and aligned with your evolving circumstances.
We provide estate planning services to residents of Irvine and the surrounding Orange County communities, helping clients put practical plans in place to protect family members and manage assets. Our firm assists with drafting revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and specialized trusts for unique needs. We focus on making documents clear and administrable, helping clients fund trusts and prepare certification of trust and HIPAA authorizations that financial institutions and medical providers can accept. Our aim is to make planning accessible and effective for local families.
Clients choose our firm for thoughtful, client-centered planning that balances legal protection with practical administration. We provide clear explanations of options like irrevocable life insurance trusts and retirement plan trusts and assist with funding, beneficiary coordination, and necessary filings. Our process emphasizes listening to your priorities, drafting precise documents, and preparing supporting items such as general assignment of assets to trust and certification of trust to facilitate interactions with third parties. We work to ensure your plan is durable and responsive to changes over time.
We understand local and California-specific legal considerations that affect estate planning outcomes, and we guide clients through decisions about probate avoidance, guardianship nominations, and special needs or pet trusts. Our approach includes anticipating administrative steps, advising on when a trust modification petition or Heggstad petition might be appropriate, and helping implement the funding needed to align assets with plan documents. We also prepare HIPAA authorizations and advance health care directives so medical providers can act according to your directions when it matters most.
From initial consultations to final document execution, we emphasize clear communication, practical timelines, and hands-on support for completing required tasks. We help clients identify priorities, choose agents and trustees, and coordinate with financial advisors or family members when appropriate. Our goal is to create an estate plan that reduces administrative burdens for survivors, protects beneficiaries, and provides a straightforward path for managing your affairs both during incapacity and after death. We welcome questions and provide guidance tailored to each client’s situation.
Our planning process begins with an information-gathering meeting to understand family dynamics, assets, and goals. We then recommend an appropriate combination of documents, draft custom language to reflect your wishes, and review the drafts with you to ensure clarity. Once documents are finalized, we supervise proper execution and provide instructions for funding trusts and updating beneficiary designations. We also offer follow-up guidance for storing documents and coordinating with banks or medical offices to ensure agents and trustees can act when needed.
During the initial review, we collect information about your assets, family relationships, health considerations, and objectives for distribution and care. This step helps identify the right tools—wills, trusts, powers of attorney, or health directives—and clarifies questions about guardianship nominations or special needs planning. We explain possible timelines and administrative requirements so you know what to expect. The result is a recommended plan roadmap that aligns legal tools with your personal goals and provides a basis for drafting tailored documents.
We ask clients to prepare a list of assets, account statements, property deeds, and beneficiary designations to create a comprehensive view of the estate. This documentation allows us to confirm which assets require retitling into a trust and which are controlled by beneficiary designations. We also discuss your family structure, care needs for dependents or pets, and any special circumstances that affect planning choices. The information gathered streamlines the drafting process and leads to more accurate, durable documents.
We help clients consider who should serve as agents for financial and health decisions and who should act as successor trustees or personal representatives. Selecting primary and backup agents reduces the risk of disruptions. We discuss the duties associated with these roles to ensure appointees are willing and capable of carrying out responsibilities. Clear appointments and alternates in documents reduce uncertainty and provide a defined chain of authority for managing assets and health care choices when called upon.
Once the planning approach is chosen, we draft custom documents that reflect your instructions, referencing California law and local practice. The drafts include trusts, wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, and any necessary trust funding or assignment forms. We review the drafts with clients, explain key provisions in plain language, and make revisions to align the documents with your preferences. This review process ensures clarity and avoids ambiguous language that could create problems later in administration or health care settings.
Drafting includes preparing trust terms that govern trustee powers, distribution timing, beneficiary protections, and successor appointments. Supporting documents such as certification of trust and general assignment forms are prepared to assist with practical affairs like bank acceptance and property transfers. If specialized trusts are warranted—such as special needs trusts, pet trusts, or irrevocable life insurance trusts—those provisions are carefully drafted to reflect funding methods and caregiver instructions. The goal is to craft documents that are both legally effective and administratively usable.
We prepare a last will and testament to address assets outside a trust, name guardians, and create a pour-over mechanism to catch assets not transferred to the trust. Powers of attorney and advance health care directives are tailored to your preferences and provide authority for financial and medical decision-making. We explain signature and witnessing requirements under California law and provide detailed execution instructions so documents are valid and enforceable. This thorough review reduces the risk of later disputes or challenges.
The final stage focuses on executing documents correctly, funding trusts by retitling assets, updating beneficiaries, and providing copies and storage guidance. We supervise the signing process to meet California formalities and help prepare certification of trust and HIPAA authorizations for use with institutions. After execution, we provide instructions for transferring property, updating account registrations, and coordinating with advisors. Follow-up consultations ensure clients understand how to maintain and update the plan as life circumstances change.
We ensure documents are signed, witnessed, and notarized in accordance with California requirements to maximize enforceability. Proper execution helps prevent challenges and ensures third parties accept the documents when needed. For certain instruments, notarization and witness attestations are essential. We provide step-by-step guidance and attend signing sessions when appropriate to answer final questions. Clear execution reduces administration delays and provides confidence that the plan will function as intended when agents and trustees need to act.
After execution, we assist in transferring assets into the trust, updating account registrations, and preparing a general assignment of assets to trust where appropriate. We coordinate with banks, title companies, and retirement plan administrators to confirm acceptance of certification of trust documents and beneficiary designations. Proper funding is essential to ensure assets are governed by the trust at the right time. Our team provides clear instructions and follow-up support to help clients complete these administrative steps efficiently.
A complete estate plan typically includes a revocable living trust, a last will and testament, a financial power of attorney, and an advance health care directive. The trust governs distribution of assets you place into it and can avoid probate for those assets, while the will addresses property not in the trust and names guardians for minor children. Powers of attorney and health care directives name agents to make financial and medical decisions if you cannot act. Other important documents include certification of trust, HIPAA authorization, and documents to fund the trust so institutions can recognize trustee authority. The exact combination of documents depends on your circumstances, such as the presence of minor children, beneficiaries who need ongoing support, business interests, or retirement accounts. Specialized trusts, like special needs trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, or retirement plan trusts, may be appropriate in certain situations. Consulting with legal counsel helps ensure documents are coordinated, properly executed, and funded to match your goals and comply with California requirements.
A revocable living trust and a will serve related but different functions. A trust holds assets under terms you set while you are alive and provides instructions for management and distribution upon incapacity or death. Assets properly transferred into the trust avoid probate and can be managed seamlessly by successor trustees. A will, on the other hand, governs assets not placed into a trust and is the vehicle used to name a personal representative and guardians for minor children. Wills typically must pass through probate to transfer title under court supervision. Because each instrument plays a complementary role, many people use both a trust and a will. A pour-over will can direct any assets not transferred to the trust at death back into the trust for consistent administration. Careful attention to retitling property, naming beneficiaries on retirement accounts, and preparing certification of trust documents helps ensure that the trust and will work together effectively and as intended.
You should review your estate plan whenever you experience significant life events such as marriage, divorce, the birth or adoption of a child, the death of a beneficiary, substantial changes in wealth, or relocation between states. Changes in health or the need to care for a family member, as well as shifts in tax law or personal priorities, are also reasons to revisit documents. Regular reviews help ensure that agent and trustee appointments remain appropriate and that beneficiary designations and asset titles align with your current wishes. Many clients find it useful to schedule periodic reviews every few years or after any major life change to update documents, retitle assets, and confirm that instructions still reflect their intentions. Proactive updates reduce the risk that outdated documents will lead to unintended outcomes or delay estate administration at a time when clarity is most needed.
Yes, a revocable trust can generally be amended or revoked during your lifetime, which provides flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. The process for modification depends on the terms of the trust and California law. For minor changes, an amendment or restatement may suffice; for more substantial changes, restructuring the trust or creating a new document may be appropriate. Properly documenting changes and ensuring successor trustees and beneficiaries receive updated copies helps avoid confusion when the trust is later administered. Irrevocable trusts, conversely, are typically much more difficult to change and may require court involvement or consent from beneficiaries depending on the terms and relevant legal standards. When changes are needed for existing trust structures, legal avenues such as trust modification petitions or, in certain circumstances, petitions under applicable statutes may be used to address unforeseen issues while respecting beneficiaries’ rights.
To provide for a family member who receives government benefits without jeopardizing eligibility, you can establish a properly drafted special needs trust. This trust can receive funds on behalf of the beneficiary and provide for supplemental care and quality-of-life expenses that do not count as income for public benefit purposes. The trust should be carefully drafted to comply with program rules and to be administered by a trustee who understands the beneficiary’s needs and the interaction with benefit programs. Coordinating beneficiary designations, considering means-tested benefit rules, and planning distributions for housing, medical equipment, education, or recreational activities can all be part of a comprehensive strategy. Working with counsel helps ensure the trust language and funding strategy preserve benefits while providing meaningful support for the beneficiary’s needs.
A pour-over will operates alongside a living trust to capture assets not transferred into the trust during your lifetime and direct them into the trust at death. It acts as a safety net to ensure that any overlooked assets are distributed according to the trust terms rather than according to intestacy laws. Although assets covered by a pour-over will still go through the probate process, they are ultimately moved into the trust for consistent distribution and administration. Using a pour-over will alongside a revocable trust allows clients to rely on the trust as the primary vehicle for distribution while ensuring that no assets are unintentionally left out. Proper funding of the trust during life reduces reliance on a pour-over will, but having one in place adds assurance that all assets will ultimately be governed by your chosen plan.
An advance health care directive allows you to express medical treatment preferences and designate an agent to make health care decisions if you cannot communicate them yourself. Including specific wishes about life-sustaining treatment, pain management, and end-of-life care helps guide health care providers and your chosen agent. A HIPAA authorization paired with the directive grants the agent access to medical records so informed decisions can be made promptly. Selecting a trusted agent and discussing your values and preferences with family members reduces the likelihood of conflict and ensures decisions reflect your wishes. Keeping copies of the directive accessible and providing copies to your primary care physician, hospital, and designated agent helps ensure instructions are followed when they are needed most.
Funding a trust typically involves retitling bank accounts, brokerage accounts, and real estate into the name of the trust, updating deeds and account registrations, and preparing assignment forms for assets that cannot be retitled immediately. Coordination with financial institutions, title companies, and retirement plan administrators is often needed to confirm required documentation, such as a certification of trust, to show the trustee’s authority to transact on behalf of the trust. Thorough funding is essential to ensure the trust controls intended assets at the right time. We provide checklists and assistance to help clients complete funding steps, update beneficiary designations where necessary, and prepare documentation such as general assignment of assets to trust. Proper follow-up and confirmation with institutions reduce the chance that assets remain outside the trust and subject to probate or unintended distribution paths.
When appointing a financial agent and successor trustee, choose someone who is trustworthy, organized, and capable of handling financial matters and interpersonal responsibilities during stressful times. Consider naming an alternate in case the primary agent is unavailable. Some clients appoint a family member as primary and a professional or co-trustee as backup to provide administrative support. Clear communication with the person you appoint ensures they understand the responsibilities and are willing to serve when called upon. You should also consider the complexity of the estate, the skill needed to manage investments, and the potential for family conflict. For estates with significant assets, business interests, or beneficiaries requiring specialized care, a co-trustee arrangement or a professional trustee may provide added stability and continuity for long-term administration.
To provide for pets after your death, a pet trust can be established to fund the animal’s ongoing care, designate a caregiver, and outline instructions for veterinary care, diet, and living arrangements. The trust can name a trustee to manage the funds and make distributions to the caregiver according to the schedule and purposes you specify. This approach ensures resources are available for the pet’s care without relying on informal promises that may be hard to enforce. It is also helpful to name backup caregivers and provide a reasonable funding level and oversight instructions so the pet will receive consistent care. Including these provisions within a larger estate plan makes it easier for trustees and caregivers to administer resources and comply with your wishes regarding the animal’s lifelong care.
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