NZAna Holden, a Wellington resident, included her two cats in her will to ensure they would be cared for if something happened to her. She used Public Trust to draft her will, which allowed her to specify that her cats should initially go to her husband, and if he was unavailable, to her mother-in-law or sister. Holden emphasized that many people assume their families will naturally take over their pets, similar to how they might take in children, but she believes these arrangements need to be explicitly discussed. Public Trust noted that only about 5% of wills include provisions for pets, though this rises to 10% among millennial women. The organization highlights that pets are legally considered property in New Zealand, meaning they cannot be directly gifted money or property, but owners can designate a caretaker and allocate funds for their care.
Bias read (Center): The article discusses legal considerations regarding pet ownership and estate planning, focusing on public awareness and recommendations from Public Trust. There is no overt ideological framing, and the content remains neutral in tone, presenting information without taking a stance on broader policy
