Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Wills, Probate & Estate Law in Queensland
QLD Estate Lawyers provide expert legal guidance for wills, probate, and estate matters. With a focus on compassionate support and technical expertise, we assist clients in navigating complex legal challenges during difficult times. Our team specialises in estate planning, will disputes, and administration, ensuring precision and care in every case. We prioritise client needs through tailored strategies, transparent communication, and a commitment to achieving fair outcomes. Backed by decades of combined experience and a reputation for excellence, we aim to simplify estate processes while safeguarding legacies and ensuring peace of mind for Queensland families. 
Services
Will Disputes
Probate Applications
Executor Advice
Estate Administration
Testamentary Capacity
Family Provision Claims
Executor Disputes
Fraudulent Wills
Estate Litigation
Will Interpretation
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Decades of specialized experience in wills and estate law
- Personalized legal strategies tailored to your unique circumstances
- Proven track record in estate litigation and probate matters
- Efficient executor support and estate administration services
- Supportive dispute resolution with sensitivity and fairness
What people say
Stress-free will drafting
Fair dispute resolution
Exceptional executor support
Professional case handling
Clear legal advice
Services
Will Disputes
We resolve disputes over will validity, undue influence, and testamentary capacity. Our team provides strategic legal representation to challenge or defend will provisions, ensuring fair outcomes. Clients benefit from compassionate guidance and a focus on minimising emotional strain during contentious proceedings.
Probate Applications
We assist executors in obtaining probate and letters of administration. Our streamlined process ensures compliance with legal requirements while expediting estate distribution. Clients receive clear documentation support and expert navigation of Queensland's probate procedures.
Estate Administration
We guide executors through asset identification, debt resolution, and distribution. Our services include compliance oversight and dispute prevention, ensuring efficient administration. Clients gain confidence in fulfilling fiduciary duties while minimising legal risks.
Family Provision Claims
We represent eligible applicants contesting inadequate estate provisions. Our team assesses eligibility, prepares evidence, and advocates for fair outcomes. Clients receive tailored strategies to address financial dependency and secure rightful inheritance under Queensland law.
Testamentary Trusts
We create tax-effective testamentary trusts for asset protection and controlled distribution. Services include trust design, trustee appointments, and tax optimisation. Clients ensure long-term security for beneficiaries, particularly minors or vulnerable dependents, through legally sound structures.
People
Scott Forster TEP
Estates Senior Associate
Scott specialises in complex estate planning and probate matters, bringing over 15 years of experience in resolving high-value will disputes and administering intricate estates with precision.
Laura Muccitelli
Estates Senior Associate
Laura focuses on estate litigation and family provision claims, offering strategic advocacy to protect beneficiaries' rights while maintaining sensitivity during emotionally challenging cases.
Pei Lim
Associate
Pei provides expert guidance on will drafting and testamentary capacity assessments, combining technical knowledge with client-focused solutions to ensure legally robust estate plans.
Paris Collicoat
Estates Lawyer
Paris specialises in executor support and asset distribution, assisting clients with compliance requirements and dispute resolution to streamline estate administration processes efficiently.
Questions
What services do you offer for will disputes?
We handle undue influence claims, testamentary capacity challenges, and family provision disputes with expert legal representation tailored to your case.
How can I obtain probate?
We guide executors through probate applications, document preparation, and compliance to ensure smooth estate validation and distribution.
What support exists for executors?
We provide executor guidance on asset management, debt resolution, and legal obligations to simplify estate administration processes.
Can I contest a will?
Yes, we assist with challenging wills based on lack of capacity, undue influence, or inadequate provisions for eligible beneficiaries.
How do you handle estate litigation?
Our team offers strategic dispute resolution through mediation or court representation, prioritising fair outcomes and minimising client stress.
