{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-11.118.005","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 11.118.005","heading":"Purpose—Intent.","body":"The purpose of this chapter is to recognize and validate certain trusts that are established for the benefit of animals. Under the common law such trusts were unenforceable at law. The legislature intends that such trusts be recognized as valid, and that such trusts be enforceable in accordance with their terms.","path":["Title 11","Chapter 11.118"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=11.118.005","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T01:00:57Z","sha256":"ffe49a47cfeccb22f36846b78772e970899c0572e756d249f220d6541456c249","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-11.114.903","next":"us-wa/rcw-11.118.010"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}