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You can appoint the Public Trustee as the executor of your estate to deal with your property and money after you die if:

• theres no suitable person whos willing and able to act as executor at that time, for example someone whos over 18, is not bankrupt and does not have a criminal conviction
• the person who will benefit from the will is vulnerable, for example a child or adult whose mental disability means they cannot manage their own finances and property

The Public Trustee can do most things that any other executor can do, such as apply for probate.

The Public Trustee cannot be your executor if:

• executing your estate involves managing a business
• your estate is insolvent, for example the debts are more than the assets

Name the Public Trustee in your will

Name the Public Trustee as executor when you write your will. Send a copy of the will and a letter explaining your situation to the Public Trustee.

Theyll decide whether to accept the appointment after you die.

Contact the Public Trustee

Contact the Public Trustee if you need help.