Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
A Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration will generally be required to administer an
estate. Banks will often require a Grant of Probate regardless of the amount of
funds held in the account of the deceased. A Grant can also ensure that the risks for
an Executor are less.
how it works
Included in your fixed fee - $3,300 (including GST) + advertising costs + filing fee
- Initial consultation with a lawyer regarding probate. The standard consultation fee is charged at $330 (incl GST) reducing the fixed fee accordingly if the work is for probate only;
- Drafting the Notice of Intention to apply and arranging for lodgement of that with the Queensland Law Reporter and service upon the Public Trustee;
- Updating you regarding time frames once that notice is lodged;
- Preparing the Application for Probate and supporting Affidavit;
- Arranging with you to sign the Application and supporting documents;
- Lodging those documents with the Supreme Court of Queensland;
- Reporting to you regarding the lodgement;
- Following up with the Court regarding the making of the Grant;
- Providing you with a copy of the Grant upon receipt from the Court.
Download "Your guide to obtaining a grant of probate or letters of administration"
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