Probate Lawyers Brisbane
Queensland Probate helps you settle the affairs of your loved one’s estate in your time of need.
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We Offer 2 Low Cost, Fixed Fee Service Options For Our Clients.
Assisted Probate Application
$950 including GST *
Get help settling your Loved One’s affairs with our experienced probate lawyers taking care of the basics.
Managed Probate Application
$1,331.83 including GST^
Settle your affairs quickly and efficiently with our probate lawyers taking care of everything for you.
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Lending A Helping Hand
Losing a loved one is a truly difficult time. The legal responsibilities that come with settling the affairs of those who have passed on often complicate the matter further — this is where Queensland Probate can help you.
Our estate law team will guide you through the process of obtaining a Grant of Probate from the Supreme Court of Queensland with the utmost sensitivity and care.
Choose the estate lawyers Brisbane residents trust to make the process as painless as possible.
Settle your affairs quickly & efficiently
with our expert probate lawyers
Obligation free
What Is Probate & Why Do I Need It?
Probate is the legal way to ensure a person's wishes are fulfilled after they pass away. It gives their executors permission to manage everything according to what was laid down in their final will.
Estate Planning
and Wills
Queensland Probate offers estate planning and wills services to help you plan for the future and ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. Our team can assist you with creating a will that accurately reflects your wishes and estate planning to ensure your assets are managed and distributed as you intended.
Letters Of Administration
In Australian probate law, a letter of administration is a legal document issued by a court that grants someone the authority to manage and distribute the estate of a person who has died without leaving a valid will. Queensland Probate lawyers can help you navigate the complex workings of this process.
We aim to make the probate process as seamless and stress-free as possible, allowing you to
focus on what truly matters.
What Does The Application For Probate Process Look Like?
Transparent Fixed-Fee
Probate Grants for Queensland
Obligation free
Wills and Probate Lawyers - FAQs
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What does a Probate Lawyer do?
A probate lawyer is a legal professional who will help you through the difficult process of settling a loved one’s estate after they pass away. At our Brisbane-based probate law firm, we boast an experienced team of will and probate lawyers ready to provide advice and specialised services.
A will and probate lawyer can help you apply to the Supreme Court for Probate, a term referring to the legal process of dealing with a person’s estate after they have passed away. This process includes validating the will, managing the estate, paying debts, and distributing assets.
We know this process can yield considerable stress. This is where our highly skilled team of probate lawyers can help you lift the burden so that you can honour the deceased’s wishes and complete your probate application.
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What is the Fixed Fee for Probate in QLD?
If you’re ready to work with the probate lawyers Brisbane trusts, our dedicated team at Queensland Probate is ready to assist with probate and estate administration. We offer a low fixed fee of $ 2,286.50 AUD (or $1,803.20 if you have a concession card) to ease the pressure.
Our lawyers' probate services include advertising, supreme court filing fees, and the completion of your Grant of Probate application. If there are any additional problems with the probate process, additional fees will apply. Rest assured, our wills and probate lawyers will work with you to ensure the best possible outcome.
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How long does it take for Probate to be granted in QLD?
After your probate lawyer has lodged your application, it should take the Supreme Court between 4-8 weeks to approve the Grant of Probate. This, of course, depends on any complications that arise and may take longer during peak periods.
The complexity of the estate and any disputes can extend the timeline, which is only going to add to your stress in an already difficult situation. This is where our Brisbane-based law firm can provide relief, delivering legal services and expert legal advice.
Our team of probate lawyers in Brisbane can help you manage the legal intricacies and estate issues that can arise when managing a deceased estate.
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What is the difference between a Probate Lawyer and an Estate Lawyer?
While probate lawyers and estate lawyers both work in similar areas of estate law, they aren’t entirely the same. In fact, there are three types of lawyers who work within estate law. These are probate lawyers, estate lawyers, and probate litigation lawyers.
Probate Lawyers
Probate lawyers handle the probate process after a person passes away. This includes guiding clients through the complex and emotional process of settling a deceased estate and ensuring the deceased person's assets are properly distributed according to the will or state laws if no will exists.
Estate Lawyers
Estate lawyers, on the other hand, will help clients set up and create an estate plan that ensures their wishes are honoured after they pass away. Our estates’ lawyers will help clients organise their wills and estates, navigate tax matters, and provide advice to help avoid the risk of any potential estate disputes and legal issues.
Probate Litigation Lawyers
Probate litigation lawyers deal with complex estate litigation and will disputes that arise from estate administration. These legal experts play a crucial role in ensuring that the decedent's wishes are honoured and that beneficiaries receive their rightful inheritance.
From contesting wills and trusts to handling disputes among heirs, probate litigation lawyers meticulously analyse documents, gather evidence, and represent their clients in court.
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Do all wills need to go through Probate in QLD?
Not all wills need to go through probate in Queensland, but there are circumstances where probate becomes necessary.
Probate is required when dealing with estate assets worth substantial value. In general, probate is necessary when the assets are owned solely by the deceased party. This includes real estate and other valuable assets.
If the estate is small or consists mostly of joint assets or assets with designated beneficiaries, probate may not be necessary. To help clients navigate through the probate and estate administration process, we will pair you with a probate lawyer Brisbane locals trust to help you find the right outcome.
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*What does the Assisted Probate Application entail?
The Assisted Probate Application is designed for those people who need expert advice, along with a helping hand to settle the affairs of their Loved Ones.
Package inclusions:
For a fixed fee of $950 including GST, our probate lawyers will take care of the basics, including:
- Application Assistance and Document Preparation - We will provide you with a detailed, step-by-step guide on when, where, and how to file your Probate application. We will draft the appropriate legal documents tailored to your specific situation.
- 20 Minute Telephone Consultation - Our Qld wills and estate lawyers will be available to discuss any issues with your application.
- Executor Duties Checklist - We will provide you with a checklist of the duties you must fulfil as the executor of the will.
Package exclusions:
- Lodging Notices with Queensland Law Reporter - We will offer you advice on how to properly submit the necessary notices, but the responsibility for filing these notices will rest with you. You will be required to pay QLR the advertising fee of $161.70.
- Court Filing - You will be responsible for filing the court documents and responding to any inquiries the Court may have regarding your application. You will be required to pay the filing fee in the Supreme Court for a probate application is $793 or $144.70 where there is a valid concession.
- Additional Assistance - Any additional assistance if requested will be charged at an hourly rate.
Fixed Fee:
Enjoy our affordable, fixed fee service at $950 including GST*. No hidden costs for straightforward probate applications.
The amount of $950 is comprised of the following:
a) $821.88 - Professional fee excluding GST
b) $91.32 - 10% GST
c) $36.80 – outlays
*Excluding court filing fee $793 (or $144.70 with a concession), QLR advertising fee of $161.70.
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^What does the Managed Probate Application entail?
The Managed Probate Application is perfect for those who would like our Queensland probate experts to take care of everything.
Package inclusions:
For a fixed fee of $1,331.83 including GST our specialist wills and estates lawyers will take care of everything, including:
- Your initial legal consultation
- Preparation of necessary documents
- Advertising and filing fees
- Communication with the deceased’s solicitor for the release of the Will.
- Lodgement of court documents
- Providing ongoing legal support and advice
Fixed Fee:
Enjoy our affordable, fixed fee service at $1,331.83 including GST*. There are no hidden costs for straightforward probate applications.
The amount of $1,331.83 is comprised of the following:
a) $1177.30 – Professional fee excluding GST
b) $117.73 – 10% GST
c) $36.80 – outlays
*Excluding court filing fee $793 (or $144.70 with a concession), QLR advertising fee of $161.70 and $165 where there is application to the court for the concessional rate.