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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…
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Planning for your family’s future should always be accessible
We believe everyone should be able to plan for their family’s future by having access to reliable, professional and personal Will and estate planning services.…
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New Devonport office
We have opened a larger office in Devonport. 18 Rooke Street, Devonport (corner Rooke & King Streets). The new Devonport office signifies our continuing investment in…
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Public Trustee CEO to retire
The CEO of the Public Trustee, Mr David Benbow, has confirmed he will retire at the beginning of August, with his last day being Wednesday…
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Protecting your Pet Legacy
Our pets have a special place in our hearts, yet many of us don’t consider what might happen to them if they outlive us. You…
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Our COVID Safe practices
We are still here for you over the phone and online. Our branches are open with new safety measures in place for estate planning client…
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Is your estate plan complete?
An estate plan is more than just preparing a Will. You also need to consider and make formal plans for how you want to be…
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Problems With Home-Made Wills
A Will is a legal document in which you state how you want your assets to be distributed after your death. It allows you to…
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What happens if a Will has not been signed correctly?
If a Will is not signed correctly, the document you have prepared may not be recognised as a valid Will. This may mean you wishes…