Electronic lodgement of probates
The Supreme Court of Queensland has introduced electronic filing of applications for Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration in the Brisbane Registry.
Willwise is subscribed to the electronic lodgement platform. The secure electronic filing platform streamlines the process of applying for a grant.
It is important to note that applications for Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration made via the electronic lodgement platform will issue electronically.
We congratulate the Supreme Court Probate Registry on this initiative.
Electronic lodgement of applications is reserved for members of the legal profession.
If you would like Willwise to assist you with your probate application please call us on 07 3008 7714, book an appointment directly here, or request an appointment here.
The Pineapple Project Podcast: Death & Social Media accounts
In series 6 of The Pineapple Project Podcast Jan Fran investigates what happens to your social media profile after your death.
Digital assets and digital accounts are often overlooked in the estate planning process. It’s important to consider who you’d like to have access to your social media accounts after your death and what would you like them to do with those accounts?
Click on the podcast icon below to link directly to the ABC’s website and podcast.
Duration: 19min 16sec
Broadcast: Wed 18 Mar 2020, 2:00am
Credits
Producers: Karla Arnall and Clare O’Halloran
Sound Engineers: Angie Grant and Krissy Miltiadou
Theme Composer: Russell Stapleton
Host: Jan Fran
Executive Producer: Rachel Fountain
A production of ABC Audio Studios.
Do I need to obtain a Grant of Probate?
Do I really need a grant of probate?
I am often asked by executors whether they really need to obtain a grant of probate.
Unfortunately the answer is generally – it depends.
It will depend on where the assets are located, the value of those assets, and the type of assets (e.g. land, shares, bank accounts, artwork).
Other factors that may influence whether an executor applies for a grant include:
- concerns about the validity of the deceased’s will;
- inability to locate the original will; and
- concerns of a claim against the estate.
It is important to seek legal advice early on in the estate administration process to determine whether a grant should be obtained.
I suggest you put together a list of the estate assets and liabilities, or gather all the paperwork up, before seeking legal advice.
Willwise has a Probate and Estate Administration Checklist available for download.
I am happy to talk to you about the estate you are administering to help you determine whether a grant of probate will be required. You are welcome to call, email or schedule a quick 15 minute on-line appointment.
The Pineapple Project Podcast: Death – There’s a body, what next?
What happens once someone dies?
Who orders the death certificate?
In Episode 1 of Series 4 of The Pineapple Project Podcast host Jan Fran goes in search of the answers.
Click the podcast link below to listen to the ABC’s podcast.
Duration: 21min 49sec
Broadcast: Wed 12 Feb 2020, 2:00am
Host: Jan Fran
Producers: Karla Arnall and Clare O’Halloran
Sound designers: Angie Grant and Krissy Miltiadou
Theme composer: Russell Stapleton
Executive Producer: Rachel Fountain
Manager ABC Audio Studios: Kellie Riordan