Request a presentation

One of our roles is to inform and educate the community and we do this through our Request a presentation service.

Publications and forms

All of our publications including forms, fact sheets, guidelines, newsletters and annual reports.

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Making a Will

Making a Will is the only way to ensure that a lifetime's work is passed on to the people you choose.

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Welcome to the Public Trustee & Guardian for the Australian Capital Territory

We provide permanent and secure Trustee, Guardianship and Administration services to the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) community. Learn more

Latest Announcements:

[11 September 2022]: The Public Trustee and Guardian will be closed for business on Thursday 22 September 2022 in observance of the mourning of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

[11 July 2022] Staffing update: Due to an increase in the number of staff being impacted by illness, the Public Trustee and Guardian is currently experiencing critical staff shortages. Whilst every effort is being made to action your requests, things are taking longer to resolve. We thank you for your patience.

Wills

Making a Will appointment

Wills

Estates

Full estates administration service

Estates

Trusts

Protect your legacy with a Trust

Trusts

Guardianship

Guardianship help

Guardianship

Financial Management

Administration and financial management

Financial management

Enduring Powers of Attorney

Unclaimed Money

Publications

Unclaimed Body Scheme

On 9 December 2021, new legislation commenced establishing the ACT’s Unclaimed Body Scheme..

The Going Public March 2018 issue deals with Investment & Funds Management.

Wills

Will-making is a specialised task with complex financial, legal and tax implications that should be considered to ensure that your estate is distributed as you wish. The Public Trustee and Guardian can prepare your Will only where nominated as the Executor to administer your estate.