At QEL, we simplify complex estate-related issues, helping clients navigate planning, administration, and dispute resolution. We serve clients in Brisbane and across Queensland with professional, empathetic, and forward-looking legal services, including:

Wills Dispute Services

When disagreements arise over the validity of a will, the fairness of its provisions, or the manner in which an estate is distributed, our experienced team can provide the advice and representation you need to reach a resolution. Our wills dispute services include:

• Will Disputes
• Challenging Wills for Undue Influence
• Contesting Wills: Testamentary Capacity
• Family Provision & Heir Disputes
• Will Interpretation and Advice
• Disputes Between Executors
• Claims Against Estates

Whether you’re challenging the mental capacity under which a will was signed, alleging undue influence, or seeking a fair share through a family provision claim, our lawyers will guide you through the legal processes and work toward achieving a satisfactory outcome.

Estate Administration Services

Administering an estate can be a complex and time-sensitive process, requiring careful attention to legal formalities and efficient management of assets and liabilities. Our team is well-versed in handling estate administration tasks, ensuring that executors, administrators, and beneficiaries receive the support they need. Our estate administration services include:

• Estate Administration
• Executor Help
• Executor’s Commission
• Obtaining Probate
• Letters of Administration
• Executor’s Duties
• Financial Administration & Trustee Services
• Debt Resolution and Creditor Negotiation

From assisting with probate applications and providing guidance on executors’ responsibilities, to managing debts, dealing with creditors, and ensuring the smooth transfer of assets, we help simplify the estate administration process.

Planning & Estates Services

Proactive estate planning ensures that your assets are protected, your wishes are clear, and your loved ones are cared for well into the future. Our planning and estate services address a wide range of considerations, from drafting wills and establishing trusts to managing tax implications and superannuation benefits. Our planning & estates services include:

• Making A Will Lawyers
• Estate Planning
• Coma & Dementia Wills
• Enduring Power of Attorney
• Advanced Health Directives
• Tax and Estate Efficiency Planning
• Trusts for Dependents
• Superannuation & Death Benefit Nominations
• Business Succession Planning

With comprehensive planning, we help you create enduring legal frameworks—such as wills, powers of attorney, health directives, and testamentary trusts—to safeguard your legacy. We consider every aspect, including superannuation, business interests, and tax efficiency, to secure the future for both you and your beneficiaries.