"The legal system is only recently catching up to the fact that animals have legal interests," Christopher Berry noted, highlighting the importance of planning for pet care in wills.
"All 50 states recognize some form of a pet trust, thanks, in part, to the Uniform Trust Code," Berry stated, emphasizing the growing acceptance of pet trusts.
"When a (furry) beneficiary of a trust dies, it's up to the trustee to follow the next steps," illustrating the responsibilities involved in managing a pet trust.
Experts recommend creating explicit provisions about wills during estate planning to ensure pets are provided for and to avoid family disputes.
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