NSW Trustee and Guardian news and stories

Starting your Wills and estate planning journey can be daunting, but it's an important step in safeguarding your children's future.

  We spoke with Bernard and his wife Helen about their experiences acting as a private guardian for a close family friend. 

  As a private guardian in NSW, you’ll likely attend an NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) review hearing towards the end of your appointment. NCAT reviews all guardianship orders before their expiry and decides whether they should be renewed, changed, or allowed to lapse.

    Naomi Green, Assistant Public Guardian Practice Advocacy and Strategy, met with Elena Katrakis, CEO of Carers NSW, to chat about all things carers and to discuss the intersection of the roles played by carers and private guardians.  

In celebration of International Women’s Day this week, we are thrilled to introduce Catherine Turnbull as our new NSW Public Guardian.

Navigating the world of Wills and Estate Planning can be confusing. You may have heard the terms Beneficiary, Executor, Administrator and Trustee but do you know what they mean? 

  NSW Trustee and Guardian recommend you update and review your Will throughout your life as having an outdated Will can have unintended consequences.

  Do-it-yourself (DIY) Wills are not a good idea if you want to make sure all things are considered and clear for your loved ones after you pass away. 

    Did you know over half of NSW residents do not have a valid and legal Will?  Research conducted by NSW Trustee and Guardian in 2023* showed that 60% of NSW residents do not have a legal Will document in place. NSW Trustee and Guardian is looking to solve this problem with a new targeted campaign seeking to raise awareness about the importance of having a Will and the potential consequences of not having one.  

In recent years more and more people are considering their pets as family members. As such, just as you would consider care and guardianship for a child, thinking about what may become of your pets if something should happen to you is just as important when making a Will.