Spring Hill, QLD
Empire Legal - Conveyancing
Practice Areas
Family lawProperty, conveyancing & tenancyWills, estates & elder lawCommercial & business law
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What a Brisbane wills and estates lawyer can help with
Queensland succession law sits under the Succession Act 1981 (Qld). A Brisbane wills and estates lawyer can draft a will, set up an enduring power of attorney, apply for probate at the Supreme Court of Queensland, or run a family provision claim.
- You want a simple or complex will tailored to Queensland law.
- A parent or partner has died and you need to apply for probate.
- You believe a will is invalid or that you were unfairly left out.
- You need an Enduring Power of Attorney for financial and medical decisions.
- You are an executor and unsure of your duties.
What to bring to your first consultation
- Any existing will, draft or notes.
- Death certificate (if dealing with an estate).
- A list of assets and major liabilities.
- Family details: spouse, children, dependants.
What it costs in Brisbane
A simple Brisbane will starts from $300–$600. Probate applications typically cost $1,800–$3,500 plus court filing fees. Family provision claims are usually run on a "no win, no fee" basis.
The Brisbane context
Probate applications are filed at the Supreme Court of Queensland, Brisbane registry. Family provision claims must be commenced within 9 months of death, with notice of intention given within 6 months.
Questions to ask your lawyer
Once matched, bring these to your first consultation.
- Are there any issues with how this will is currently structured?
- How do I ensure my assets pass to the right people in the right way?
- What powers of attorney should I have in place alongside my will?
- How long will probate take, and what will be required of the executor?
- What do you need from me to get started?
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