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Upcoming estate planning days
Posted: Wednesday, 21 December 2016
The Public Trustee holds estate planning days in regional centers across Tasmania so the community can make or update their Will, enduring power of attorney or enduring guardian documents.
If you are interested in making or updating your Estate plan, Will, enduring power of attorney or enduring guardian you can make
Five things you should know about estate planning.
Posted: Monday, 14 August 2017
1. What is estate planning?
Estate planning is the process of making arrangements while you are alive and preparing documented plans outlining how you would like to have your assets distributed when you pass away or if you become incapacitated.
What to do when someone dies
Posted: Saturday, 12 August 2017
The death of a loved one is a time of great sadness and grief. Many people find it a struggle to focus on tasks like planning a funeral.
Top tips from our 'Have you planned ahead?' Seminar
Posted: Wednesday, 18 October 2017
Planning ahead for your future legal, financial and health decisions is a lot easier than you may think.
Step and blended families and Wills
Posted: Tuesday, 6 June 2017
Step and blended families and Wills
Protecting your legacy is as important as sharing it.
Posted: Wednesday, 28 September 2016
There is a great quote that said ‘one day your life will flash before your eyes make sure it is worth watching’. Better still, make sure those closest to you have a good preview of your life story.
Who will get my superannuation when I die?
Posted: Thursday, 6 April 2017
Who will get my Superannuation when I die?
Super is a non-estate asset and may not form part of your estate administered under your Will.
What happens to my social media accounts when I die?
Posted: Wednesday, 12 April 2017
In the past, we had photo albums, diaries or letters to convey our personal legacy. Social media has now digitalised all these types of communication.
Most people understand the importance of leaving a Will to ensure their physical possessions are passed on to people of their choosing.
Your pet and your Will
Posted: Thursday, 4 May 2017
What will happen to your pet when you die?
Leaving a gift to charity
Posted: Wednesday, 6 September 2017
Leaving a charitable bequest in your Will can be a lovely way to create a lasting legacy, to provide continuing support to the causes and communities you care about most.
If you plan to leave a charitable bequest in your Will, it is very important to get professional estate planning advice to ensure that your wishes
What to consider when you choose an Attorney
Posted: Thursday, 7 September 2017
Preparing an enduring power of attorney allows you to choose an attorney/s who will take care of your financial needs if you lose capacity in the future or if you no longer want the responsibility.
Click here for more information on enduring powers of
Funeral wishes and Wills
Posted: Tuesday, 19 December 2017
HOW WILL YOU BE REMEMBERED?
Expressing your funeral wishes is a thoughtful way of easing the stress on your family in making decisions on the type of funeral you would want.
Your Will is a convenient way to make your wishes known concerning your funeral or how you would like your body dealt with after your
A Will for all your life stages
Posted: Wednesday, 15 March 2017
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Most people would agree that having a Will is an important document to have in place, but not high on the list of fun things to do.
Dying without a Will
Posted: Saturday, 6 August 2016
We all like to think that by the time we die, we will be well and truly prepared. However, unfortunately this is often not the case.
We have changed
Posted: Friday, 24 June 2016
You may have noticed a number of changes at the Public Trustee recently. We have been working hard to ensure we are creating a more sustainable organisation.
Our Hobart office has been refurbished
Posted: Saturday, 6 August 2016
Trustee House in Murray Street Hobart was purpose-built for the Public Trustee in 1989. Since that time we’ve made some minor alterations, but it was long due for an overhaul.
New Chair for Public Trustee Board
Posted: Friday, 28 October 2016
Mr Mark Scanlon has been appointed as the new Chair of the Public Trustee for a three year term.
Mark has over 30 years senior executive experience in a variety of industry sectors including funds management, trustee services, banking, health insurance and general insurance.
150th Anniversary: Unsealing Time Capsule
Posted: Thursday, 23 June 2016
On the 29th of August 2003, we celebrated our 150th anniversary by sealing a unique time capsule that is located at our Hobart office.
Estate planning - Want to know more?
Posted: Wednesday, 28 September 2016
Our planning ahead guide gives you a head start on what you should know about estate planning and executor duties.
Blog Posts
- What to do when someone dies
- Top tips from our 'Have you planned ahead?' Seminar
- Upcoming estate planning days
- Five things you should know about estate planning.
- Your pet and your Will
- Step and blended families and Wills
- Funeral wishes and Wills
- Leaving a gift to charity
- What to consider when you choose an Attorney
- What happens to my social media accounts when I die?