Stories

The Public Trustee will be celebrating Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) from 3 to 9 May 2021 because we are committed to protecting and respecting personal information, while embedding a privacy-aware work culture. Everyone has the capacity to breach privacy and cause irreversible harm.

As busy Queenslanders, our lives are full of constant change and it’s important to note that as your life changes, so too should your Will.

You’ve worked hard your entire life, so as you begin to ponder retirement you should also consider what options are available to you, to help protect the things and people you love, and most importantly, yourself.

Being named as an executor and administering an estate (the person’s assets) can be very daunting, especially at a time when you are grieving.

Making your Will for the first time can be a little overwhelming; therefore it’s important to have an idea of what you can expect when making your Will with the Public Trustee, and also some things for consideration before your appointment.

Sadly, elder abuse is a serious and growing concern in our community with more than 25,000 unreported cases in Queensland alone.

A serious illness, disability, or an accident can happen at any time.

Are you fully prepared to enjoy your golden years? By getting your affairs in order, you can give yourself peace of mind and carry on enjoying the best years of your life!

Bob Marley, Prince, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse and Martin Luther King all died without a valid Will.