title: Estate planning for veterinarians.
abstract: A veterinarian has many tools from which to choose in forming an estate plan. This article defines the tools and explains the major concepts of which veterinarians should be aware in planning for the use and disposal of their assets. Augmented estates, probate and taxable estates, intestacy rules, trusts, and methods of ownership of property are examined as they relate to the practitioner. Included are possible options to consider with a qualified estate planner.
authors.affiliation: Department of Agricultural Economics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Richardson
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Geyer
mesh_terms: D005382:Financing, Personal / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007603:Jurisprudence; D010067:Ownership; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D013660:Taxes / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014341:Trustees; D014481:United States; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000191:economics*; D014918:Wills / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence