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The Greenhouse, Level 4/97 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101
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(07) 3703 1888
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Direct Lawyers is a Brisbane-based Wills and Estates law firm that practises exclusively in Succession Law. Estate Administration combines fixed fees with hourly rates — the fixed fee covers the core court application, and hourly rates apply only to the extra work a more complex estate requires. You choose how much you would like us to handle and how much you would prefer to do yourself.
For Brisbane clients, we offer mobile appointments — we come to you. For clients across Queensland, we offer remote appointments via phone or video call.
How Much Does Estate Administration Cost in Brisbane?
Direct Lawyers charges a fixed fee of $2,200 plus outlays to obtain a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration in Queensland. Complex applications and complete “done for you” administration are charged at the same fixed fee plus hourly rates, depending on the work involved. Property transfers are $750 each plus outlays.
Our Estate Administration Pricing
Each option begins with the same $2,200 fixed fee for the court application. From there, you choose how much of the administration you would like us to manage.
01
Standard Probate or Letters of Administration
When the estate is straightforward and you mainly need the Grant.
$2,200 fixed fee plus outlays
What’s included
- Drafting the Application and supporting affidavits
- Witnessing the documents, usually online
- Lodging the Application with the Court
- Providing the Grant to you
Outlays, as of 1 July 2026
- Supreme Court of Queensland fee — $819.90
- Queensland Law Reporter notice — $161.70
02
Complex Probate or Letters of Administration
When the application itself involves added difficulty that takes extra time to resolve.
$2,200 fixed fee plus outlays, plus hourly rates
Typically an additional $500–$5,000
What’s included
- Everything in the Standard application
- Legacy administration where an estate has not been administered promptly after death
- An executor or administrator who has died or lost capacity
- Attorneys acting as executors
- Overseas residents acting as executors
- Court requisitions
- Resolving differences of opinion between appointed executors
03
Complete Administration (“Done for you”)
When you would prefer us to handle the whole administration from start to finish.
$2,200 fixed fee plus outlays, plus hourly rates
Typically an additional $2,500–$10,000
What’s included
- Everything in the Standard and Complex applications
- Full advice and access to your lawyer throughout the administration
- Property transfers
- Bank account transfers
- Superannuation transfers
- Unusual assets or unusual terms of the Will
- Locating missing beneficiaries
04
Property Transfers
When property needs to be transferred as part of the estate administration.
$750 fixed fee per transfer plus outlays
This applies to
- Deceased to estate — putting property into the name of the executor or administrator
- Record of death — for jointly held property
- Estate to beneficiary — final distribution transfers
The related property search, Queensland Titles Office and PEXA costs are charged as outlays.
The fixed-fee components are confirmed upfront. Where hourly rates apply, we estimate the likely range before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Book an Initial Consultation
A focused session with one of our lawyers to: review your circumstances, explain your options clearly, and give you a personalised plan you can act on.
You leave with genuine legal advice — not general information.
Still unsure? Our free 10-minute discovery call is the place to begin. We will listen, point you in the right direction, and let you know honestly whether we can help.
Book a Discovery Call.
Common Questions About Estate Administration Pricing
Our fixed fee covers preparing your Application and supporting affidavits, arranging for the documents to be witnessed, usually online, lodging the Application with the Court, and providing the Grant to you once it is issued.The fixed fee applies to both Probate and Letters of Administration. Court filing fees and other outlays are charged separately and will be confirmed with you before lodgement.You will also have access to an estate administration lawyer throughout the process to answer your questions, explain what is happening, and guide you through each step.
Outlays are third-party costs we pay on your behalf, such as the Supreme Court filing fee and the Queensland Law Reporter notice. They are separate from our professional fee and passed on at cost. We confirm the current amounts with you before the Application is lodged.
Hourly rates apply only when an estate involves added complexity — for example, a long-delayed administration, an executor who has died or lost capacity, overseas executors, or court requisitions. We estimate the likely range upfront and keep you informed as the work progresses.
Property transfers are charged at $750 each plus outlays. This covers transfers from the deceased to the estate, recording a death on jointly held property, and final transfers to beneficiaries. Outlays include the property search, Queensland Titles Office fee, and PEXA electronic conveyancing cost.
Complete Administration covers everything in a standard and complex application, plus full handling of the estate — property and bank transfers, superannuation, unusual assets or Will terms, and locating missing beneficiaries. You have advice and access to your lawyer throughout. This work is charged at hourly rates, typically $2,500 to $10,000.
Yes. Our free 10-minute discovery call is an informal conversation to help you understand whether Direct Lawyers is the right fit. There is no cost and no obligation. If you decide to proceed, we will arrange a full consultation from there.
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