sually if you want to provide for your pet after your death, you might leave some money to a friend or relative to
take care of the animal. Then you cross your fingers and hope the caregiver does the right thing. Not much longer. Under legislation recently signed by Maryland’s governor, you will be able to set up a trust to provide for the care of your pets as long as they live. A trust will give you more assurance that your wishes will be carried out. Maryland is the 40th state to allow pet trusts. The law takes effect Oct. 1.