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Letters of Administration in QLD: What You Need to Know
Wills & Estates Law Blog [Australia]

Letters of Administration in QLD: What You Need to Know

In this guide: When someone has passed away without a valid will — or their…

13 min read Feb 26, 2026
What’s the Difference Between Probate and Letters of Administration? And When Do You Need Them?
Wills & Estates Law Blog [Australia]

What’s the Difference Between Probate and Letters of Administration? And When Do You Need Them?

When a family member passes away and you’re left to deal with their estate, you’ll…

10 min read Feb 24, 2026
When is Probate Required in QLD?
Wills & Estates Law Blog [Australia]

When is Probate Required in QLD?

If someone close to you has passed away and you’ve been named as the executor…

12 min read Feb 19, 2026
What is Probate in QLD?
Wills & Estates Law Blog [Australia]

What is Probate in QLD?

When someone dies leaving a will in Queensland, the executor named in that will usually…

15 min read Feb 18, 2026
Can a De Facto Partner Contest a Will in Queensland?
Wills & Estates Law Blog [Australia]

Can a De Facto Partner Contest a Will in Queensland?

Can a De Facto Partner Contest a Will? Yes, de facto partners can contest a…

15 min read Jan 30, 2026
Can a stepchild contest will QLD?
Wills & Estates Law Blog [Australia]

Can a stepchild contest will QLD?

Yes, a stepchild can contest a will in Queensland. Under the Succession Act 1981 (Qld),…

11 min read Jan 29, 2026
He Left His $2 Million Estate to a Ghost: What the Southey Romance Scam Case Means for Executors
Wills & Estates Law Blog [Australia]

He Left His $2 Million Estate to a Ghost: What the Southey Romance Scam Case Means for Executors

When a Melbourne retiree died believing he was engaged to an American man he’d never…

10 min read Jan 22, 2026
Lost Will? Here’s what to do
Wills & Estates Law Blog [Australia]

Lost Will? Here’s what to do

The death of a loved one is already a stressful time. Discovering the original will…

3 min read Dec 4, 2025
Probate Costs QLD: What Fees Should I Expect?
Wills & Estates Law Blog [Australia]

Probate Costs QLD: What Fees Should I Expect?

On this page: How Much Does Probate Cost in QLD? The total cost of probate…

8 min read Dec 4, 2025

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