Schwarzenegger signs bill to protect pet trusts…

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has just signed a bill into law that provides for enforcement of “pet trusts” that are set up by animal owners. These trusts (recently made famous by the late Leona Helmsley) are put into place to protect and provide ongoing care for the pets when their owner dies.

Bill SB 685 removes the discretion of trustees in fulfilling the trust and allows courts to appoint a caregiver if the trustee does not arrange for the pet care.  This pet care bill will come into effect in California on January 1, 2009.

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