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
Announcements and resources:
[14 Sep 2020] COVID-19 pandemic update: Changes to Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney: PTG announces the following change to its Will and Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) policy during the COVID–19 emergency period effective from Monday 14 September 2020. ... Learn more
[27 Aug 2020] Public Consultation: Protection of Rights Review - have your say: A public consultation about changes made to the structure of the ACT's Rights Protection Agencies (including the Public Trustee and Guardian) in 2016 is now underway ... Learn more
[2 Jun 2020] COVID-19 update and Changes to Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA's):
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Public Trustee and Guardian (PTG) will continue essential services with some restrictions and has adopted a new policy in respect to making Wills and EPA's ... Learn more
More: COVID-19 resources
Official Visitor Scheme
The ACT Official Visitor Scheme aims to safeguard standards of care and advocate for the rights and dignity of people.
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.