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Is your estate plan complete?
Estate planning is an important aspect of providing protection and support for yourself and for your family if something ever happens to you. The process…
National Advance Care Planning Week 2022
It’s National Advance Care Planning Week which means now is the time to get your ducks in a row and ensure you say how your…
What is estate planning?
Get your ducks in a row and ensure you say how your future will be taken care of. Estate planning is an important aspect of…
Walk the Talk 7th National Elder Abuse Conference
The Public Trustee joined COTA Tasmania and Elder Abuse Action Australia at the 7th National Elder Abuse Conference ‘Walk the Talk’. Thank you to COTA Tasmania…
Elder Abuse Help and Resources
Elder abuse is a serious problem in Australia, if you are concerned that you or someone you know is being treated in a way that…
Appointment of new Public Trustee CEO
The Premier has announced that Mr Todd Kennedy has been appointed as the incoming CEO of the Public Trustee. Mr Kennedy has extensive knowledge in…
Let us explain our role
The Public Trustee provides vital services to the community. Originally established in 1915 to provide specialised wills, estate planning and trustee services, the Public Trustee…
Independent review into the Public Trustee
The Board and staff of Public Trustee have fully supported the Independent Review into the administrative and operational practices of the Public Trustee. We have…
Departure of Public Trustee Board Chairperson
Chairperson of the Public Trustee Board, Mr Mark Scanlon has resigned from the role effective from March 11, 2022. Mark has been a dedicated Board…