We’ve had an amazing response from Tasmanians wanting to protect their loved ones by preparing a Will. As a result, our free Will offer has now ended, with all appointments for May and June fully booked.

Even though the free offer has closed, we strongly encourage you to make your wishes known and get your affairs in order. Having an up‑to‑date Will helps ensure your loved ones are looked after and reduces uncertainty in the future.

Our standard Will services

Tasmanians can still prepare a standard Will and an Enduring Power of Attorney with the Public Trustee at an affordable rate:

• $140 for a single person
• $210 for a couple

These appointments are available statewide.

Choosing an executor or attorney

You do not need to appoint the Public Trustee as your executor or attorney. You can choose a family member, friend or any adult you trust.

Many people choose the Public Trustee for peace of mind. This means their estate or finances are managed professionally and impartially, reducing the responsibility on loved ones.

Or call 1800 068 784

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.