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Who Will Care For Your Parrots When You Die?

Parrot owners, and pet owners generally, are always aware that their pets may outlive them. In fact, with parrots with life spans measured in decades, it is likely. So, know that, in Florida and many other states, you can give a sum of money to another person, in trust, and require the money be used for the care of the parrot or parrots or other pet. Of course, if you reside in Florida, the FutureLawyer would be happy to assist you in planning for your parrots or pets. Here is the statute, which isn't complicated:

The 2020 Florida Statutes

Title XLII ESTATES AND TRUSTS Chapter 736 FLORIDA TRUST CODE View Entire Chapter 736.0408 Trust for care of an animal.— (1) A trust may be created to provide for the care of an animal alive during the settlor’s lifetime. The trust terminates on the death of the animal or, if the trust was created to provide for the care of more than one animal alive during the settlor’s lifetime, on the death of the last surviving animal. (2) A trust authorized by this section may be enforced by a person appointed in the terms of the trust or, if no person is appointed, by a person appointed by the court. A person having an interest in the welfare of the animal may request the court to appoint a person to enforce the trust or to remove a person appointed. (3) Property of a trust authorized by this section may be applied only to the intended use of the property, except to the extent the court determines that the value of the trust property exceeds the amount required for the intended use. Except as otherwise provided in the terms of the trust, property not required for the intended use must be distributed to the settlor, if then living, otherwise as part of the settlor’s estate. History.—s. 4, ch. 2006-217.

Who Will Care For Your Parrots When You Die?

Parrot owners, and pet owners generally, are always aware that their pets may outlive them. In fact, with parrots with life spans measured in decades, it is likely. So, know that, in Florida and many other states, you can give a sum of money to another person, in trust, and require the money be used for the care of the parrot or parrots or other pet. Of course, if you reside in Florida, the FutureLawyer would be happy to assist you in planning for your parrots or pets. Here is the statute, which isn't complicated:

The 2020 Florida Statutes

Title XLII ESTATES AND TRUSTS Chapter 736 FLORIDA TRUST CODE View Entire Chapter 736.0408 Trust for care of an animal.— (1) A trust may be created to provide for the care of an animal alive during the settlor’s lifetime. The trust terminates on the death of the animal or, if the trust was created to provide for the care of more than one animal alive during the settlor’s lifetime, on the death of the last surviving animal. (2) A trust authorized by this section may be enforced by a person appointed in the terms of the trust or, if no person is appointed, by a person appointed by the court. A person having an interest in the welfare of the animal may request the court to appoint a person to enforce the trust or to remove a person appointed. (3) Property of a trust authorized by this section may be applied only to the intended use of the property, except to the extent the court determines that the value of the trust property exceeds the amount required for the intended use. Except as otherwise provided in the terms of the trust, property not required for the intended use must be distributed to the settlor, if then living, otherwise as part of the settlor’s estate. History.—s. 4, ch. 2006-217.

Columbia Mammoths Ruled Florida For Millions Of Years.

St. Petersburg Teacher Finds Giant Mammoth Bone. A local science teacher and avid scuba diver spends time diving the Peace River here in Florida, looking for ancient artifacts. Millions of years ago, Florida was part of a huge grassy plain on which Saber Tooth Tigers, Wooly Mammoths, and other prehistoric creatures roamed freely. The muck and water of Florida's remaining rivers has served to conserve the bones of these creatures, and they are still being found today. If you want to get a feel for how young we are as a species, and how vast our world is, check out this article and photos of another age.

New Giraffe Family Finds A Home.

Diane's new giraffe family has found a home among the other giraffes. Everyone just wants a home.

Miss Diane Has A New Friend.

Some people are easy to buy for.

#TBT - Can't We All Just Get Along?

I took this photo last year at Bird Lake, near my house. As I watched 3 wild species foraging for their morning meal, it occurred to me that, in many ways, animals can be a lesson to us. Marcus Aurelius cautioned that all persons are our brothers and sisters, and we should cooperate with them, as much as possible, since their errors come from a place of ignorance of truth. We are still, all of us, part of a family. Can't we all just get along?

#PoetryFriday - Wolf Trap.

WOLF TRAP

In his dream,
he walked in a wood,
branches in his face,
mud under his feet.
He enjoyed the battle for survival.
He ate berries and leaves,
slept next to the water
and awoke to sunlight
filtering through the trees.
He happily faced the enemies in his night.

Each day he walked a new trail,
choosing bramble bushes
over paths paved in concrete.
He never gave up.
He never surrendered.
He never allowed the she-wolves to devour him.

He was a young wolf,
sauntering through the wood,
looking for prey.
He howled in the night,
scratching and serene.

He was king of the forest.

As he grew older
his pace slowed.
His saunter became a steadier gait;
but, still he pushed
ever forward
looking for the next kill.

He stayed with the pack,
never alone;
but, always apart.
He kept free of entanglements
with the other wolves.

He growled at the enemy,
while the she-wolves circled.
He was unaware of his growing discontent.

The she-wolves grew louder,
insistent,
and bloodied him with their fangs,
until,
looking for peace,
he left alone
into the night.

He grew older still,
ate what he killed,
slept when he liked ,
content to be an old king
alone in the peace of the jungle.

Then, one day,
the queen of the she-wolves
approached in a glade.
She smiled at him,
and nuzzled his face with hers.
In an instant,
he surrendered to her charms.
He had grown tired of the chase,
and accepted his fate.

He knew that only a queen
could be his match.
But, he wondered whether she would devour him,
or,
after a lifetime of struggle,
she would make him again
into a young wolf,
howling at the night,
hunting for tomorrow.

Ready For Some Long Range Photography

Hopefully, next week, I can find some time to test the new lens. I am also curious to see if the Sigma 1.4X Teleconverter will work with the Tamron lens. If it does, I will have a monster 300 mm to 1200 mm setup. I will only be able to get shots in bright sunlight; but, it will be fun to play with. This is a heavy setup, so with my arthritic wrists, I will need to use it on a monopod or tripod; although, it is possible, with the in lens anti-shake, to handhold it. Hey, I will be dead someday, so the Stoics tell us not to waste a day of sunshine.

Why Floridians Never Go Tent Camping.

Camping? In Florida, you shouldn't wonder why everyone is in an RV. I want wood, steel, and air conditioning between me and the alligators.