Queensland’s Public Trustee accused of profiting off people who lack capacity to manage own affairs

Queensland’s Public Trustee is charging asset-rich people in its care such high fees and charges, that they are drained of their resources in just a few years, the boss of a leading aged care support agency says.

It provides a range of services that include financial administration services to people who cannot manage their own money, managing deceased estates, and providing a free will-making service to Queensland residents.

Geoff Rowe, chief executive of Aged and Disability Advocates (ADA) Australia, said his…