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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 

 

Legal Framework

The purpose of the Acts is to provide a clear legal framework for the management, protection, and distribution of estates and assets. They safeguard the rights and welfare of beneficiaries, ensure transparency and accountability, prevent exploitation, and promote fairness, justice, and security in handling property, trusts, and estates.

Public Curator (Amendment ) Act 2020

Amends estate management laws, strengthening protections for beneficiaries in Papua New Guinea

Chapter 253. Insolvency Act 1951.

Regulates bankruptcy, liquidation, and fair distribution of debtor’s assets in Papua New Guinea

Chapter 81. Public Curator Act 1951.

Establishes Public Curator’s authority to manage estates and protect beneficiaries.

Unvalidated References: Public Curator Act 1951

Manage estates, safeguard beneficiaries’ rights, administer trusts, and ensure lawful property distribution.

Chapter 289. Trustees and Executors Act 1961

Provides legal framework for trustees and executors to manage estates, administer trusts, distribute property, and protect beneficiaries’ rights fairly.

Wills, Probate and Administration Act 1966.

The Wills, Probate and Administration Act 1966 governs creation of wills, probate processes, estate administration, and protects beneficiaries’ rights in asset distribution.

Public Curator Act 1951

The Public Curator Act 1951 establishes the Public Curator’s authority to manage estates, protect beneficiaries’ rights, and administer trusts lawfully.

Public Health Act 1973

The Public Health Act 1973 regulates health services, prevents disease, promotes sanitation, and protects community health in Papua New Guinea.