Nevada Stat. § 163.0075
effective October 1, 2001
§ 163.0075. Validity of trust providing for care of one or more animals
1. A trust created for the care of one or more animals that are alive at
the time of the settlor's death is valid. Such a trust terminates upon
the death of all animals covered by the terms of the trust. A settlor's
expression of intent must be liberally construed in favor of the
creation of such a trust.
2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, property of a trust
described in subsection 1 may not be used in a manner inconsistent with
its intended use. Except as otherwise directed by the terms of the
trust, if a court determines that the value of a trust described in
subsection 1 exceeds the amount required to care for the animal
beneficiary, the excess amount must be distributed to the person who
would have taken the trust property if the trust had terminated on the
date of the distribution.
3. The intended use of a trust described in subsection 1 may be enforced
by the trustee or, if a trustee was not designated, by a person
appointed by the court to act as the trustee. A person having a
demonstrated interest in the welfare of the animal beneficiary may
petition the court for an order to appoint himself as trustee or to
remove the trustee. The court shall give preference for appointment to a
person who demonstrates such an interest.