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Your pet and your Will
Australians love their pets. In fact, we have the highest ownership of pets per household in the world! It is no surprise then that…
Step and blended families and Wills
I went to a wedding recently where the beautiful bride had seven grandparents. How is that possible? Well, her father’s parents attended, her step-father’s parents…
Leaving a gift to charity
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…
What to consider when you choose an Attorney
Preparing an enduring power of attorney allows you to choose an attorney/s who will take care of your financial needs if your decision-making ability is…
Funeral wishes and Wills
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…
Public Trustee’s Launceston office expansion
Due to Will and estate planning demand as well as commitments to improving our distribution strategy, the Public Trustee will be relocating the Launceston office…
What is the point of having a Will if it can be challenged?
When you make your Will you would like to think that your choice of beneficiaries could not be challenged. There have been some recent cases…
The Walk Against Elder Abuse
The Public Trustee joined the COTA Tasmania’s annual Walk Against Elder Abuse in Hobart and Launceston on June 14, 2019 – the eve of World…
Minister opens the new Public Trustees office
In a strong show of investment and confidence in the northern Tasmanian community, the Public Trustee has expanded their northern presence by opening a new…