N.Y. Estates, Powers & Trusts Law § 7-8.1: Trusts for pets

§ 7-8.1 Trusts for pets

(a) A trust for the care of a designated domestic or pet animal is

valid. The intended use of the principal or income may be enforced by an

individual designated for that purpose in the trust instrument or, if

none, by an individual appointed by a court upon application to it by an

individual, or by a trustee. Such trust shall terminate when the living

animal beneficiary or beneficiaries of such trust are no longer alive.

(b) Except as expressly provided otherwise in the trust instrument, no

portion of the principal or income may be converted to the use of the

trustee or to any use other than for the benefit of all covered animals.

(c) Upon termination, the trustee shall transfer the unexpended trust

property as directed in the trust instrument or, if there are no such

directions in the trust instrument, the property shall pass to the

estate of the grantor.

(d) A court may reduce the amount of the property transferred if it

determines that amount substantially exceeds the amount required for the

intended use. The amount of the reduction, if any, passes as unexpended

trust property pursuant to paragraph (c) of this section.

(e) If no trustee is designated or no designated trustee is willing or

able to serve, a court shall appoint a trustee and may make such other

orders and determinations as are advisable to carry out the intent of

the transferor and the purpose of this section.