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The Fiji Public Trustee Corporation Limited is administering 5,000 wills and over 1,300 estates, prompting calls for greater awareness so families know where wills are lodged.<\/p>\n
Chief Executive Ajay Singh says many families are unaware a will exist with the Public Trustee, leading to delays and confusion during administration.<\/p>\n
Singh says the Fiji Public Trustee Corporation Limited actively monitors daily death notices to identify deceased clients and notify next of kin where possible.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAnd also, I think if the members don\u2019t know if there is a will, then they go to the courts and our wills are registered. So, they will eventually find out that there is a will with a public trustee, and they will be sent back to us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Manager Legal Shristi Kumar explained how estate administration differs when a person dies without a will.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are two ways to appoint a trustee. It\u2019s either the Fiji Public Trustee that will be appointed as a trustee or the person who usually appoints someone that he or she trusts.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Fiji Public Trustee Corporation Limited is urging the public to inform family members if they have prepared a will and to ensure that key details are known to avoid unnecessary delays during an already difficult time.<\/p>\n