If making a Will has been on your list, now is the time to do it.

This May, we are helping Tasmanians get their Will sorted by removing the cost.

The Public Trustee is offering free standard Will preparation for any Tasmanian who books an appointment between 1 May and 30 June this year. Appointments are limited, so book early to avoid missing out.

You will sit down with one of our lawyers, talk through your wishes, and we will guide you through the process.

What you need to do

1. Book an appointment between 1 May and 30 June
2. We send you a personal information form to complete and return
3. Meet with one of our lawyers in one of our state-wide offices.
4. We prepare your will
5. Return to sign your documents

That is it. Simple and supported.

Call: 1800 068 784

What is included

• A free standard Will for appointments booked between 1 May and 30 June this year
• A one-on-one appointment with a lawyer
• Time to ask questions and understand your options

Important information

• This offer is available for appointments booked up to 30 June 2026 and will end once all available appointments are filled
• The offer applies statewide
• The offer applies regardless of who you appoint as executor
  • You can choose a family member, a friend, or the Public Trustee to be your executor.
  • You do not have to appoint the Public Trustee to access this offer
• The offer applies to preparing a standard Will.

What is a standard Will?

A standard Will includes:

• Up to 1 hour to take your instructions for a single person or 1.5 hours if you are a couple.
• Up to 30 minutes to prepare your document(s)
• Up to 30 minutes for your signing appointment

If you need more time, or if your situation is more complex and you need extra legal advice, we will discuss your options with you.

If this applies to you:

• We will explain your options clearly
• We will confirm any costs before doing extra work

Additional time is charged at $295 per hour, billed in 6-minute units based on the actual time spent.

Situations that may need additional advice

You may need more than a standard Will that requires specialist legal advice if:

• You have a Self‑Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)
  This means your super is managed through a private trust set up with a legal document called a trust deed. SMSFs have special rules and usually need extra advice.
• You have an existing Family Trust
  This means your assets or income are held in a trust for family members. Family trusts are separate legal arrangements and need careful planning.
• You want someone to live in or use your home for a period of time
  This means you want to give someone the right to live in your home for their lifetime or for a set number of years, even though they may not own it or they own it jointly with you. This is sometimes called a right of residence or life interest.
• You want to set up a Discretionary Trust
  This means you want a trust that gives flexibility over who receives income or assets, often to help protect assets or reduce tax for your beneficiaries.
• You own or are part of a business with other people
  This means you have a business interest in a partnership or a company. These businesses usually have legal agreements that affect what happens when you die.
• You run a sole trader business that will continue after your death
  This means you are the only owner of a business, and you want it to keep operating after you die, rather than winding up on death.
• You own significant assets overseas
  This means you own property or land in another country. Overseas assets are often managed under different laws and can affect your estate planning.

If you are still not sure, you can still book an appointment or call us, and we will talk you through what is right for you.