Wills & Estate Planning – with Arshad Lawyers in South Brisbane
Under Queensland’s Succession Act 1981 (Qld), a valid Will must be in writing, signed by you, and witnessed by two qualified witnesses. Poorly drafted Wills—especially “do-it-yourself” Will kits—often lead to costly disputes over capacity, unclear wording, or family provision claims under Part 4 of the Act.
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Without a Will, your estate is distributed according to the intestacy rules in the Succession Act 1981 (Qld), which may not reflect your wishes. This also increases administration costs, as your executor must apply for Letters of Administration rather than Probate.
A properly drafted Will prepared by an experienced lawyer can:
- Reduce the risk of challenges.
- Ensure your assets pass to your intended beneficiaries.
- Appoint executors to manage your estate in accordance with your instructions.
At Arshad Lawyers your suburban South Brisbane Law firm, we ensure your Will meets all statutory and common law requirements, minimises the risk of disputes, and protects your assets for your chosen beneficiaries.
Powers of Attorney – Queensland
A Power of Attorney is governed by the Powers of Attorney Act 1998 (Qld).
- Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA): Authorises one or more attorneys to make financial and/or personal (including health) decisions.
- Financial powers can start immediately or on a specified event (e.g. incapacity).
- Personal/health powers only commence upon your incapacity.
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) must be signed while you have legal capacity. You may set conditions—such as restricting the sale of your home unless needed for your care—and revoke the EPOA at any time while you have capacity.
At Arshad Lawyers we prepare Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) tailored to your circumstances, ensuring your attorneys have clear, lawful authority to act in your best interests if you cannot.
Estate Administration – South Brisbane
When a loved one passes away, executors may need to obtain a Grant of Probate (if there is a valid Will) or Letters of Administration (if there is no Will) under the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld). At Arshad Lawyers we guide executors through this process and help manage transfer of assets to beneficiaries efficiently.