I’m 77, raised two sons alone. Never owned a home, never will. Couldn’t afford one when my kids were young. By the time I could, I didn’t need to own a home. At my age, at least my sons won’t have to get rid of a house neither of them wants when I’m gone. One less thing for them to deal with. I don’t own a car, but lease. Much easier to get rid of after the person dies. Don’t even have any pets anymore for the same reason.
Lease the pets.