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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…
You decide who decides guide
The Australian Guardianship and Administration Council (AGAC) has published the ‘You Decide Who Decides’ guide as a helpful resource empowering you to decide whether making…
Glenn Lucas appointed Acting CEO of the Public Trustee
The Public Trustee’s Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary, Glenn Lucas, has been officially appointed as the Public Trustee’s Acting CEO. Mr. Lucas said the…
How an administrator is appointed in Tasmania?
An administrator can be appointed by the Tasmanian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal) to help an adult with impaired decision-making ability to make financial and…
Independent review into the Public Trustee’s practices and processes
On Thursday the 10th of June 2021 the Premier announced that an independent review will be undertaken into the operations of the Public Trustee. The…
Public Trustees’ safe custody service
Prevent your important documents getting lost or damaged by storing your Will and any other estate planning documents with us for free. It’s important to have…