Information and support with Wills, powers of attorney and deceased estates
At Queensland Public Trustee, our aim is to provide you with trusted and reliable information and services that help you plan ahead to protect you and your loved ones in the future.
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Wills
Making sure your wishes are followed
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Powers of attorney
Choosing someone trusted to decide for you when you can't
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Deceased estates
Carrying out someone’s wishes after they’re gone
Real-world example—Life-planning can reduce stress during difficult times
David lived with his wife and three school-aged children. On his way home from work one day, he was involved in a car accident. David sustained significant injuries leaving him in a coma and subsequently with limited decision-making abilities.
David had several bank accounts in his name only, which meant his wife was not able to access them when David was injured. This created a stressful situation for David’s family during this time because they could not access this money to pay for the family’s living expenses.
If David had made an enduring power of attorney appointing his wife as his attorney, she could have accessed the bank accounts using this document.
