All U.S. states have passed laws that allow some form of pet trust. Some states allow a pet trust to continue for the life of the pet, without regard to a maximum duration of 21 years. This is particularly advantageous for companion animals who have longer life expectancies than cats and dogs, such as horses and parrots. Examples of significant pet trusts include: • Trouble: A dog that was owned by
Leona Helmsley, to which she bequeathed $12 million in a will that disinherited her two grandchildren. A judge later amended the amount down to $2 million. • Lulu: An 8-year-old
Border Collie inherited $5 million in her owner's will in 2021. • Blackie: Considered the richest cat by
Guinness World Records until 2018, inherited a $12.5 million fortune. ==See also==