Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I make a gift for maintenance of my pet?

The position in Australia is that for the most part, a beneficiary must be a person in order for the courts to decree performance. Furthermore, in order for a valid trust to be created, a gift must be made to a charitable body.


So in summary, Australian case law has generally ruled, that a gift must be charitable and drafted for the benefit of an actual person – rather than a gift for the maintenance of an animal.



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