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Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 72, 18 December 1928, Page 2 (Supplement)

THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE Founded 1872 Value of Estates and Funds under administration on 31st March, 1928 - - Number of Wills held in safe custody on behalf of living testators who have appointed the PUBLIC Trustee executor exceeds 60,865, representing an estimated present value of Administration of an estate by the Public Trustee offers many important advantages by comparison with private individual trusteeship. Here is a brief outline of the beneficial service guaranteed by the Public Trust Office: — SAFETY—The resources of the State are a guarantee of fidelity and efficiency. PERMANENCE—As an officer, the Public Trustee is permanent; he goes on from one generation to another; the performance of his duties is not interrupted by vacations, sickness, acciThe Fidelity and Integrity dent, OF death. ‘ of the Public Trustee and , ~ c „ a , JL SPECIALIZATION. — The Public Trust Office of all officers employed by , . . , ~ ~ , specializes in the administration of estates, ana him are guaranteed by the . , o has well-qualified officers for the various branchstate. es of the work. MODERATE CHARGES. —As the business of the Public Trust Office is on a very large scale, economy of administration is facilitated. The charges are kept at the lowest possible point. ADMINISTRATION FOR BENEFICIARIES. — The Public Trust Office recognizes that its first duty is to its beneficiaries, whose wishes are consulted on all impor tant steps in the administration of estates. Enquiries will be welcomed and information gladly supplied on application to the Public Trustee, Wellington, or to any of his representatives throughout New Zealand.