Bob Barker may best be known as the beloved host of the longest running TV game show in history. But "The Price is Right" host is also a long-time advocate for animals and is the keynote speaker at Animal Legal Defense Fund's "Future of Animal Law" conference on April 9-11 at Harvard Law School.

Does your state have the laws necessary to ensure that your companion animal is cared for in the case of your passing?

The July/August 2009 issue of GPSOLO magazine is all about animal law, providing tons of information for practitioners interested in the field - and further validating animal law's place as a recognized part of mainstream legal practice.

Leona Helmsley's trustees undermine her wishes to help dogs.

Ask Joyce: I'm worried about who will care for my cats, Bob and Alice, when I die. My family is gone, and I have no friends who can take care of them. What do I do?

When Leona Helmsley left her $5-8 billion estate to help dogs, did she know its impact?

As attitudes have evolved during the past 20 years, animal law practice and education have steadily increased, and they continue to gain ground.

Companion animals add so much to our lives and give us joy, unconditional love and loyalty. Yet people routinely fail to provide for their animals in their wills. Here are several ways to ensure proper care of your animals following your death.