In construing the language of a trust for an animal, the governing instrument shall be liberally construed to provide the protections of this chapter. It is presumed that language contained in a trust for an animal is not merely precatory or honorary in nature unless it can be shown by clear and cogent evidence that such was the trustor‘s intent. Extrinsic evidence is admissible in determining the trustor‘s intent.

Terms Used In Washington Code 11.118.080

  • animal: means a nonhuman animal with vertebrae. See Washington Code 11.118.010
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Trustor: means a person, including a testator, who creates, or contributes property to, a trust. See Washington Code 11.02.005
  • Trustor: The person who makes or creates a trust. Also known as the grantor or settlor.
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