Practice Area
Probate
Acting for executors and administrators of Queensland estates.
Overview
Being named as an executor is a serious legal responsibility — and most executors are taking it on for the first time, while grieving. The right legal support takes the procedural weight off you.
Trilogy Law Group acts for executors and administrators across Queensland — from straightforward probate grants to complex estates with multiple beneficiaries, business interests and contested claims.
What we do
Probate services
Grants of probate
Application to the Supreme Court of Queensland where there is a valid will.
Letters of administration
Where there is no will, or no executor able to act.
Estate administration
Calling in assets, paying liabilities, distributing to beneficiaries.
Executor advice
Standing advice on duties, conflicts and risks.
Family provision applications
Defending the estate from contested claims by family members.
Resealing interstate and foreign grants
For estates with Queensland assets.
Why Trilogy
Boutique focus. Senior attention.
Our principals personally lead every probate matter. You speak with the lawyer making decisions on your file — not a rotation of juniors. From our office on Level 38, 71 Eagle Street, we give Brisbane businesses and families clear advice, fixed fees where possible, and the disciplined process of a top-tier firm at boutique scale.
Common questions
Frequently asked
Do I always need a grant of probate?+
Not always — small estates and jointly held assets often pass without one. The major asset holders (banks, share registries, property titles) tell us whether they require a grant.
How long does probate take in Queensland?+
Once an application is filed, a non-contentious grant is typically issued within 4–8 weeks. Full administration of an estate usually takes 6–12 months from death.
What does probate cost?+
Our probate fees are scoped after we see the size and complexity of the estate. There is a court filing fee in addition to legal fees.
What if someone disputes the will?+
We pause distribution, defend the estate, and try to resolve the claim by mediation — only proceeding to court if necessary.
Can I administer an estate without a lawyer?+
You can — but the executor is personally liable for mistakes. For estates of any size, legal advice is cheap insurance.