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.
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.
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.
Apply for Probate or Letters of Administration OnlineWhile 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.
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.
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 $1,100 including GST, our probate lawyers will take care of the basics, including:
Package exclusions:
Fixed Fee:
Enjoy our affordable, fixed fee service at $1,100 including GST*. No hidden costs for straightforward probate applications.
The amount of $1,100 is comprised of the following:
a) $1,000- Professional fee excluding GST
b) $100 - 10% GST
*Excluding court filing fee $819.90 (or $149.60 with a concession), QLR advertising fee of $161.70.
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 $1,558.40 including GST our specialist wills and estates lawyers will take care of everything, including:
Fixed Fee:
Enjoy our affordable, fixed fee service at $1,558.40 including GST*. There are no hidden costs for straightforward probate applications.
The amount of $1,558.40 is comprised of the following:
a) $1383.30 – Professional fee excluding GST
b) $138.30 – 10% GST
c) $36.80 – outlays
*Excluding court filing fee $819.90 (or $149.60 with a concession), QLR advertising fee of $161.70.
Phone: 07 3739 4200
Email: probate@qldprobate.com.au
Address: Ground Floor, 345 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
Postal: P.O. Box 10023, Adelaide Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
