LEGAL SERVICES
The legal section is responsible for all the legal matters and performs the core function of the Office.
- It deals with all Wills, Probate & Administration (WPA) applications for seeking grant of Letters of Administration or for grant of Probate.
- It is responsible in filing lawsuits against individuals and entities defrauding deceased estates
- It defends civil lawsuits against the Office in litigation matters
- It helps provide legal support to estate and property sections in terms of advise and Conveyancing
- It helps estate planning and Will awareness
- It is responsible in assisting clients drafting ‘Legal Wills’
- It is responsible in providing reliable and sound legal advise to the Public Trustee and the Office of Public Trustee
Purpose of the ACT
Both Acts ensure the Public Trustee manages estates lawfully while protecting beneficiaries’ rights, health, and welfare through legal and health safeguards.
Public Curator Act 1951
The Public Curator Act 1951 establishes the Office of the Public Curator in Papua New Guinea, outlining its authority to manage estates of deceased persons, missing persons, and minors without legal guardians. It defines powers, duties, and procedures to safeguard beneficiaries’ interests and ensure lawful, transparent administration of assets.
Public Curators Act 1961
Public Health Act 1973
The Public Health Act 1973 provides the legal framework for safeguarding and promoting public health in Papua New Guinea. It covers disease prevention, sanitation, food safety, water quality, and environmental health standards. The Act empowers authorities to regulate, inspect, and enforce measures protecting communities from health hazards and disease outbreaks.
Public Health Act 1973