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Hidden in plain sight – how to spot and report elder abuse

Elder abuse is a complex issue that is estimated to impact 1 in 6 older people globally. Here’s how to spot it and what to do about it.

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How to be an executor

Have you been appointed as executor of a will? Here are a few tips on how to be successful in the role.

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How do you appoint an executor of a will?

Not sure where to start when choosing the executor of your will? Check out these tips on how you can get started.

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Are Letters of Administration Necessary?

What are Letters of Administration and why are they important? If the deceased has no will, this step is most likely necessary.

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How to challenge a will

Can you challenge the will of a deceased person and if so, what is the process? We explain how to seek further provision from a deceased estate.

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Keeping our people safe while delivering essential services

At State Trustees we now have 95% of our workforce working from home. Carla Khoo who works in our client first team has written about her personal experience of how we moved to working from home

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Protecting our most vulnerable

Elder abuse can include neglect and mistreatment as well as financial exploitation. Financial abuse is the most common form of abuse. In most of these cases, a person who was in a position of trust either misused money, property or assets for their own benefit.

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2016 Grassroot Grants recipients

22 organisations granted funds for projects that aid disadvantaged individuals

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New powers of attorney legislation

Game-changing legislation to ensure further protection for Victoria’s most vulnerable

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New study recommends will making

Recommendations to increase will making in the Australian population

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Safeguarding older Australians

The inquiry will review the laws and frameworks that safeguard older Australians from abuse

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Social isolation of the elderly

Chronic isolation and loneliness among older Victorians is becoming widespread

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Royal Commission into Family Violence

The Royal Commission shows that family violence against older people tends to be under-reported

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2015 Grassroots Grants recipients

State Trustees Australia Foundation is proud to support local community organisations

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