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WILLS AND ESTATES

Grant of Probate fixed fee, wills & estates

Collaborative Legal Solutions are trusted wills and estates lawyers and if you need to obtain a Grant of Probate in Queensland then you have come to the right place (see our fixed fee offer at the end of this page). We can make life a little bit easier for you through this process.

We provide up-to-date and relevant legal advice, prepare wills and power of attorneys for individuals and couples who are starting a family and/or building or changing their relationship status, family circumstances and/or assets portfolio. Services are delivered in a timeframe that best suits busy lifestyles.

Unlike most ‘do it yourself’ (DIY) and web sourced options, Collaborative Legal Solutions literally brings a wealth of knowledge, know-how and advice to you (we can come to you and will respect the level of privacy that you need) at times that suit you. We provide an opportunity for you to have open discussions about your deepest concerns and uncover the best solutions for all parties concerned.

Do I need a will?

If you accumulate assets and have responsibilities to a spouse and children, you will need a will. A valid will distributes your property upon your death pursuant to the contents of your will.

Can I prepare a Do It Yourself (DIY) will?

We definitely do not recommend that you prepare your own ‘do it yourself’ (DIY) will.

A will is a very important document as it sets out your final wishes for the distribution of your estate upon your death. Great care must be taken when preparing and signing the will so that it complies with the rules, principles and formalities required to create a valid will.

It is also your final opportunity to have your say and be heard regarding any important issues that perhaps you have not dealt with in your lifetime for whatever reasons.

At Collaborative Legal Solutions our Mobile Will Lawyers can help you with that. If you prepare your own will, the risk you run is that the will may be held to be invalid and your estate will then be distributed pursuant to the intestacy rules and your wishes may not be carried out.

If there is disharmony within your family then your estate may be under threat of an eligible applicant applying to the court for a family provision order on the basis that he or she may be dissatisfied with your distribution of the estate. The applicant may claim that you have left him or her without adequate provision for their maintenance, education and advancement in their life. If satisfied, the Court may make an order altering your distribution of your estate.

At Collaborative Legal Solutions, we will ensure that your will complies with the principles, rules and formalities required by the law and will take steps to address the possibility of a disappointed beneficiary. We also offer a fixed fee offer (below) if you need to obtain a Grant of Probate in Queensland (conditions apply).

Contact Us – Brisbane Mobile Lawyers or call us on 0431 329 367 if your need legal advice and a consultation will be arranged for you to receive legal advice. We offer a personal and genuine approach to assisting you to resolve your concerns.

We also invite you to check out our SELFieDOCs.

What happens if I don’t have a will?

If you die without a will or if your will is held by the Court to be invalid then your estate will be distributed pursuant to the intestacy rules. At Collaborative Legal Solutions, we can help you with the following:-

if you need a will;
if you want to make changes to your existing will;
if you need to apply for probate;
if you need to apply for a grant of letters of administration;
if you need to seek a statutory order on intestacy;
if you have adopted children, children born or adopted outside of the marriage, step-children, half-brothers or sisters; or beneficiaries who lack capacity;
are divorced or getting married or remarried;
if you need assistance with the administration of your estate;
if you want to contest a will.

Contact Collaborative Legal Solutions TODAY to book a Set Fee Initial Consultation with our Brisbane Mobile Lawyer so that we can meet with you and discuss your will. Also, check out our SELFieDOCS®.

POWER OF ATTORNEYS

Do I need a Power of Attorney?

What happens if your decision making capacity becomes impaired? Are you prepared for this situation should it occur? Your significant other may be required to make an application to Queensland’s Civil and Administrative Tribunal or the Supreme Court appointing a guardian and attorney. This will be costly and time consuming not to mention stressful for your significant other.

What is a Power of Attorney?

This is a document where one person authorises another to act on his or her behalf. This power can be a general power or a specific power. The Power of Attorney must be produced whenever the power is exercised, and may be required to be certified and registered if exercised whilst transferring property. Collaborative Legal Solutions can assist you: –

in preparing your Power of Attorney;
in preparing a Revocation of a Power of Attorney; and
with the registration of your Power of Attorney.

FIXED FEE GRANT OF PROBATE IN QUEENSLAND (QLD)*

When life changes in an instant and you feel yourself in unchartered waters, Collaborative Legal Solutions can help you navigate the legal processes in relation to will & estate matters. In addition, if you have been informed that you need to obtain a Grant of Probate in Queensland, our Grant of Probate fixed fee offer may apply to you (conditions apply – see below).

Grant of Probate fixed fee, Wills & Estates

Our Grant of Probate fixed fee offer applies only to *simple and uncontested matters and is in addition to providing will & estate services generally. Our Grant of Probate fixed fee offer is set out in more detail below.

Grant of Probate fixed fee offer:

Our Professional Costs, $1,000 plus GST – (includes receiving and reviewing the Death Certificate and Will, drafting the advertisement to be published in the Law Reporter, drafting letters, arranging advertising, serving the Public Trustee, preparing Supreme Court documents and filing the Probate Application in the Supreme Court, responding to any requisitions by the Probate Registrar and collecting the original Probate issued by the Supreme Court on your behalf. This offer is for simple matters only and does not include any complications and contested matters. Where additional work is required, further costs may apply in consultation with you so that you can take control and make informed decisions.

PLUS Outlay – Advertising fees to the Incorporated Council of Law Reporting (for Qld), $161.70 per advertisement (paid directly by you by credit card).

PLUS Outlay – Supreme Court filing fee, $748.10 (or $136.50 for eligible concession card holders) – (paid directly by you by credit card).

Following review of your documents, we will inform you of any other outlays that may be required. Note that fees listed above may be subject to change.

To begin the process, Contact Brisbane Mobile Lawyers with your details. We will get in touch with you and request that you provide to us an electronic copy of:-

the Last Will; and
Death Certificate.

Our Team will audit your matter and contact you and confirm your eligibility to receiving our Grant of Probate fixed fee offer.

Contact Collaborative Legal Solutions TODAY to book a Set Fee Initial Consultation with our Brisbane Mobile Lawyer to receive a genuine approach to assisting you to resolve your concerns. We also invite you to check out our SELFieDOCS®.

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