I had a friend ask me if a pet can inherit money under probate? The answer may surprise you.  While we know of no way to open a bank account or investment account for a pet a pets care can be stipulate in a will and be executed under probate.  Many people love pets, probate laws understand this. So if someone states in their will that they want there beloved dog to be cared for til death than the probate process will allow this. The last will and testament is an important document in the probate process. Each state probate laws are different so their may be certain stipulations.  Even better find a probate attorney if you have this situation.