Queensland Public Trustee Free Will Preparation
This page is a direct rule-based guide for AU_QLD_PUBLIC_TRUSTEE_WILL (rule version 2025-26, effective 1 July 2025). It explains the Queensland Public Trustee's free Will preparation service — available to all Queensland residents.
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Quick Answer
You qualify if you live in Queensland. This is one of the broadest benefits there is — the only eligibility condition is state = QLD.
It produces no cash. The amount block is eligibility_only; the value is a Will prepared for you at no charge by the Public Trustee, saving you the solicitor's fee you would otherwise pay.
Outcome summary: a professionally prepared Will at no cost, so your wishes are documented properly. Note that an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) is a separate service that is charged.
What Is This Payment?
The Public Trustee of Queensland is a state government body that, among other services, prepares Wills for Queensland residents free of charge. A Will sets out how you want your estate dealt with after your death, and having one prepared professionally helps avoid disputes and uncertainty.
In the rule database this is a Group B benefit with eligibility_only as its result role. There is no payment to calculate — the benefit is the free service itself, which removes the cost barrier that stops many people from making a Will.
The free service covers preparing your Will. An Enduring Power of Attorney is a related but separate document, and the Public Trustee charges for that — so do not assume the EPOA is included.
How Much Can You Get?
The amount block is eligibility_only with period: none. There is no direct cash payment; the value is a professionally prepared Will at no cost.
- Free Will preparation for any Queensland resident, regardless of income or age.
- Saves a solicitor's fee that you would otherwise pay to have a Will drafted.
- EPOA charged separately — an Enduring Power of Attorney is not part of the free Will service.
Eligibility Conditions
The eligibility block is an all set with a single condition.
- Queensland resident:
state = QLD. The Public Trustee of Queensland provides the free Will service to all residents of the state, with no income test and no age limit.
Unlike most benefits there is no means test, age requirement or card requirement — the only condition is that you are a Queensland resident. This makes it one of the most widely available benefits in the state.
The product surfaces this because making a Will is something almost everyone should do but many put off, and the cost of a solicitor is a common reason people delay. A free, professional service removes that barrier entirely.
How To Apply
The channels are online and by phone. No evidence is required to use the service.
- Contact the Public Trustee of Queensland online or by phone to arrange your Will.
- Discuss your wishes and the Public Trustee prepares the Will at no charge.
- If you also want an Enduring Power of Attorney, ask about that separately as it is charged.
Rule-Based Scenarios
Scenario 1: a first-time Will
Aisha, 34, has never made a Will and does not want to pay solicitor's fees. As a Queensland resident she has the Public Trustee prepare her Will for free.
Scenario 2: updating after a life change
After his divorce, Brett wants to update who inherits his estate. He uses the free Public Trustee service to prepare a new Will reflecting his current wishes.
Scenario 3: an older couple
Nguyen and his wife both want Wills. Because the service is free to all Queensland residents regardless of income, both have their Wills prepared at no cost.
Scenario 4: also wanting an EPOA
Olivia has her free Will prepared but also wants an Enduring Power of Attorney. She learns the EPOA is a separate, charged service, so she budgets for that part.
Common Mistakes
- Assuming there is an income test: there is none — the free Will service is available to all Queensland residents.
- Thinking the EPOA is free too: an Enduring Power of Attorney is a separate service that the Public Trustee charges for.
- Putting it off because of cost: the Will itself costs nothing, so cost is not a reason to delay.
- Believing you must be elderly: there is no age requirement; any adult Queensland resident can use the service.
- Not keeping the Will updated: a Will should be reviewed after major life events such as marriage, divorce or a new child.
- Confusing a Will with estate administration: the free service prepares the Will; administering an estate later may involve separate fees.
Related Benefits
- Queensland Seniors Business Discount Card — discounts for residents aged 60 and over.
- Queensland Seniors Card — concessions and discounts for older Queenslanders.
- Queensland Public and Community Housing — subsidised social housing.
- Queensland Cost of Living bill relief — help with everyday household costs.
- Age Pension — federal income support for older Australians.
- Pensioner Concession Card — a federal card unlocking many concessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Public Trustee really prepare a Will for free?
Yes. The Public Trustee of Queensland prepares a Will at no charge for any Queensland resident, with no income test or age limit.
Is an Enduring Power of Attorney included?
No. An Enduring Power of Attorney is a separate service and the Public Trustee charges for it. The free service covers preparing your Will.
Who is eligible?
Any Queensland resident. The only condition is that you live in Queensland.
How do I arrange a Will?
Contact the Public Trustee of Queensland online or by phone to make an appointment and discuss your wishes.
Do I need to bring any evidence?
No evidence is required to use the free Will preparation service.
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