Wills Sunshine Coast
Professional will drafting from $599 for singles and $799 for couples. Protect your family's future with a legally valid Queensland will.
Simple, Transparent Will Pricing
$599 single wills | $799 couple wills | All-inclusive fixed fees with no surprises
Why You Need a Valid Will on the Sunshine Coast
Creating a will is one of the most important steps in protecting your family and ensuring your wishes are honoured after you pass away. Without a valid will, Queensland's intestacy laws determine how your estate is distributed, which may not align with your intentions.
A properly drafted will gives you control over who inherits your property, who cares for your minor children, and who manages your estate administration. It can also minimise family disputes and reduce the time and cost involved in settling your affairs.
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Queensland?
If you die without a valid will in Queensland, your estate is distributed according to intestacy laws. Your spouse may not automatically inherit everything, and your children's inheritance may be held in trust until they turn 18. Intestacy can create complications, delays, and family disputes that could have been easily avoided with professional estate planning.
Our Sunshine Coast Will Services
Single Wills ($599)
Our single will service includes:
- Comprehensive consultation to understand your wishes and family situation
- Professional will drafting tailored to your circumstances
- Appointment of executors and guardians for minor children
- Distribution of your estate according to your instructions
- Specific gifts and bequests
- Residuary estate provisions
- Legally valid execution with proper witnessing
Couple Wills ($799)
Our couple will package offers exceptional value for partners who want to plan together:
- Two comprehensive wills for you and your partner
- Coordinated estate planning to maximise benefits
- Mirror wills or independent provisions as you prefer
- Testamentary trust provisions available
- Guardianship arrangements for children
- All the benefits of single wills for both parties
Complex Estate Planning
For more complex situations, we offer comprehensive services including:
- Testamentary trusts for asset protection and tax minimisation
- Business succession planning
- Blended family arrangements
- Disability provisions and special needs trusts
- Charitable bequests
- Superannuation death benefit nominations
- Enduring power of attorney documents
"Michael and Michaela responded to my enquiries in a timely and professional manner as well as providing me with excellent advice. Their transparency in relation to the potential costs involved in various legal scenarios was very reassuring and made the whole process easy to navigate. I have absolutely no hesitation in using them for any future dealings I may have."
— Lynn RWhy Choose Will and Estate Lawyers for Your Sunshine Coast Will?
Fixed-Fee Transparency
We believe in upfront, honest pricing. Our fixed fees mean you know exactly what you'll pay with no hidden costs or hourly billing surprises. What we quote is what you pay.
Experienced Queensland Lawyers
Our legal team specialises in wills and estates under Queensland law. We understand the specific requirements for valid wills on the Sunshine Coast and throughout Queensland, ensuring your will meets all legal formalities.
Personalised Service
We take the time to understand your unique family situation, assets, and wishes. Every will is tailored to your specific circumstances, not a one-size-fits-all template.
Convenient Sunshine Coast Location
Our office at 30 Chancellor Village Blvd, Sippy Downs serves clients throughout the Sunshine Coast region, from Caloundra through Maroochydore to Noosa. We also offer flexible appointment times to suit your schedule, including phone and video consultations.
Ongoing Support
Your life circumstances change, and your will should too. We provide ongoing advice about when you should update your will and make the update process simple and affordable.
What Makes a Will Valid in Queensland?
For a will to be legally valid in Queensland, it must meet specific requirements under the Succession Act 1981:
- In writing: Wills must be in written form (typed or handwritten)
- Signed by you: You must sign the will at the end of the document
- Witnessed properly: Two independent witnesses must be present when you sign, and they must also sign the will
- Testamentary capacity: You must be of sound mind and understand what you're doing
- Free from undue influence: You must be making the will voluntarily without pressure or coercion
- Clear intention: The document must clearly intend to be your will
While DIY wills and will kits are available across the Sunshine Coast, they often fail to meet these technical requirements or don't account for your specific circumstances. An incorrectly executed will can be challenged or declared invalid, leaving your estate subject to intestacy laws.
Why a Cheap Will Kit Won't Cut It
You can buy a will kit from many places across the Sunshine Coast. While you can make a valid will using a kit, there are significant risks:
Not Personalised
Generic mass-produced products are a great way to save money on some things, but estate planning isn't one of them. A template document won't cover businesses, investments, blended families, or estranged children. It's not comparable with a will drafted by our Sunshine Coast lawyers.
Too Much Work
Will kits come with instruction manuals you really need to read thoroughly to ensure you make a valid will. A will kit may be legal in Australia, provided you complete it correctly, but they often go very wrong.
Risky
Families only discover their well-intended document doesn't hold up when they visit a solicitor to prepare for probate, or when their application is requisitioned by the Court. Bank accounts can be tied up for months, debts like funeral fees are added to a loved one's credit card, and lawyers need to be retained to arrange guardianship of children.
Not Future-Proof
A carefully drafted will can last for years without any need to change it. With considered planning for your future needs, you can avoid common pitfalls which necessitate drafting a new document or worse, result in an invalid document.
Common Mistakes to Avoid with Sunshine Coast Wills
Not Updating Your Will
Major life events require will updates. Marriage automatically revokes a will in Queensland unless it was made "in contemplation of marriage." Divorce doesn't automatically revoke gifts to ex-spouses. Children are born, assets change, and executors may become unsuitable. Review your will every 3-5 years or after significant life changes.
Choosing the Wrong Executor
Your executor manages your entire estate, pays debts, and distributes assets. Choose someone trustworthy, organised, and capable of handling financial matters. Consider appointing alternate executors in case your first choice can't serve.
Not Considering Testamentary Trusts
For estates over $500,000 or families with minor children, testamentary trusts can provide significant tax advantages and asset protection. Many DIY wills don't include these provisions.
Failing to Account for Digital Assets
Modern estates include digital assets like cryptocurrency, online businesses, social media accounts, and digital photos. Your will should address how these are accessed and distributed.
The Will Drafting Process
Free Consultation
Discuss your family situation, assets, and wishes via phone.
Fixed Fee Quote
Receive your transparent, fixed-fee quote with no hidden costs.
Take Instructions
Detailed phone consultation to capture your complete instructions.
Professional Drafting
We prepare your will based on your specific instructions.
Draft Will Sent
We explain key clauses and make any adjustments needed.
Sign & Witness
Final execution with proper witnessing to ensure validity.
Serving the Entire Sunshine Coast Region
We provide wills and estates services across the entire Sunshine Coast, including Caloundra, Kawana, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Buderim, Nambour, Coolum, and Noosa. We also assist clients throughout the Sunshine Coast hinterland and surrounding areas including Gympie and the Glass House Mountains.
Our office is conveniently located at 30 Chancellor Village Blvd, Sippy Downs, with appointments available in person or via phone and video conference for your convenience.
Ready to Protect Your Family's Future?
Contact our Sunshine Coast wills lawyers today for a free consultation and same-day quote. Whether you need a simple will or comprehensive estate planning, we're here to provide professional guidance with transparent pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Sunshine Coast wills cost $599 for an individual or $799 for a couple. This fixed fee includes consultation with a qualified solicitor, professional drafting, and execution of your will. More complex estate planning involving trusts or multiple properties may incur additional fees, which we'll discuss upfront during your free consultation.
Solicitor fees for wills on the Sunshine Coast typically range from $400 to $1,200 depending on complexity and the firm. Our fixed fee of $599 ($799 for couples) is competitive for a solicitor-drafted will and includes estate planning advice. Unlike some firms that charge additional consultation fees, our quote covers everything.
Legally, you don't need a lawyer to make a will in Queensland. However, DIY wills and will kits often result in invalid documents or unintended consequences. Common errors include improper witnessing, ambiguous language, and failure to consider all assets. For the relatively small cost of a professionally drafted will, you gain peace of mind that your wishes will be carried out correctly.
Will kits can be legal in Queensland if completed correctly, but they carry significant risks. Common problems include improper witnessing, unclear or ambiguous provisions, and failure to address complex family situations. Many will kits we see in estate disputes contain errors that render them invalid or create unintended consequences. For $599, a professionally drafted will provides much greater certainty.
The Public Trustee of Queensland offers will-making services and can act as executor. While their will-making service may be free or low-cost, they charge fees when administering estates—often a percentage of the estate value. For most families, appointing a trusted family member as executor and having a private lawyer prepare your will is more cost-effective and provides more personalised service.
We recommend reviewing your will every 3-5 years or after major life events including marriage, divorce, birth of children, death of a beneficiary or executor, significant changes to your assets, or moving interstate. Marriage automatically revokes a will in Queensland (unless made in contemplation of that marriage), so updating your will after marriage is essential.
An executor manages your estate after death—collecting assets, paying debts, and distributing to beneficiaries. A trustee manages ongoing trusts created by your will, such as trusts for minor children. Often the same person serves both roles. We can advise on the best structure for your situation during your consultation.
Yes, we provide free no-obligation telephone consultations where you can discuss your matter with a lawyer and receive a fixed fee quote. This gives you an opportunity to assess whether we're the right fit for your needs without any financial commitment.