Alternatives to the Queensland Public Trustee for Probate and Estate Administration
The Public Trustee of Queensland charges $3,239+ for estate admin. Here are 4 alternatives: DIY probate, fixed-fee services, solicitors, and structured guides.
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ATO Deceased Estate: Tax Returns, TFNs, and Deadlines Executors Must Know
How to handle ATO obligations for a deceased estate in Australia. Covers the date-of-death tax return, trust TFN, estate trust returns, and the 3-year concessional period.
Best Probate Resource for Queensland Executors Filing Without a Lawyer
Comparing the best probate resources for QLD executors who want to file without a solicitor. Covers government forms, law firm guides, fixed-fee services, and DIY guides.
Best Queensland Probate Guide for Small Estates Under Bank Thresholds
If the Queensland estate falls under bank release thresholds, you may not need probate at all. How to check, which banks release without a grant, and what to do if you're borderline.
DIY Probate QLD: How to Apply Without a Solicitor in Queensland
Step-by-step guide to filing a probate application in Queensland without a lawyer. Covers Supreme Court forms, QLR advertising, document assembly, and avoiding requisitions.
How to Avoid Probate Requisitions in Queensland: The 8 Errors That Get Applications Rejected
The Supreme Court of Queensland rejects roughly 30% of unrepresented probate applications. Here are the 8 specific errors that trigger requisitions and how to prevent each one.
Probate Fees QLD: Every Cost in the Queensland Probate Process
Complete breakdown of probate fees in Queensland for 2025-2026, including Supreme Court filing fees, QLR advertising, Titles QLD charges, and how to claim the concession rate.
Queensland Probate Guide vs Hiring a Solicitor: Which Is Right for Your Estate?
Comparing a DIY probate guide against hiring a solicitor for a Queensland Grant of Probate. Cost, risk, time, and when each option makes sense.