Estate Planning Lawyer Queensland
Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Advance Health Directives
We look after Queensland families' estate planning remotely, from start to finish. Three documents do most of the work: a Will, an enduring power of attorney and an advance health directive. Better to plan than be blindsided.
Book a free 10-minute chatThe free chat covers how our process works and doesn't include legal advice. We currently act for deceased estates in NSW only.
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What you need
Three documents, one plan
Wills in Queensland
A Will says who gets what, who looks after your kids and who sorts it all out for you. In Queensland it has to be in writing and signed in front of two witnesses who are over 18. It is best if neither of them is left something in your Will.
No Will? The current law decides who gets what, and it may not be what you would have chosen.
Enduring power of attorney
This lets someone you trust make decisions for you if you can't. It can cover your money and property, where you live and your health care. You choose what your attorney can and can't do.
For money, you can have it start straight away, from a set date or only when you lose capacity. For personal and health decisions, it only starts when you can't decide for yourself. A Justice of the Peace, commissioner for declarations or notary public has to witness it.
Advance health directive
This is where you write down the health care you do and don't want if you can't speak for yourself, including at the end of life. Your doctor has to confirm you are able to make the decision before you sign.
It gives your family and your doctors a clear answer, so nobody is left guessing.
How it works
Here's how we do it
Book a free 10-minute chat
Pick a time in our online calendar, send an email or give us a call.
Meet online
We meet by video or phone, so there is no travel and it fits around work and the kids. We talk through your family and what you want.
See our fixed fees
Our fees for preparing documents are fixed and published on our estate planning costs page. They are the same in every state we help.
Review your estate planning documents
We send your estate planning documents to you to review.
Sign
We send your documents with clear instructions for signing and witnessing in your state. If you get stuck, just call us.
Keep it safe
We store your originals in our fire-resistant safes for free and remind you to review.
Why choose Copeland Estates Legal for your Queensland estate planning?
You deal with an experienced solicitor who looks after your whole estate plan. No driving to a stuffy lawyer's office and no waiting around.
Online, so no travel
Meet from your lounge room. Book a time that works with your day.
Free safe custody
We keep your originals in our fire-resistant safes at no charge. You can ask for them back any time.
Free review reminders
Life changes. We remind you to check your documents still fit your family.
Fixed fees you can see
Our fees are fixed and published on our website, so you know what to expect before you start.
Help for the people you leave behind
Your executor and family will know who we are and where your originals are kept.
Questions
Questions we hear a lot from Queensland families
Do I need a Will if I live in Queensland?
If you don't have one, the current law decides who gets your estate. A Will lets you decide, including who looks after your children.
Can my attorney make or change my Will?
No. An attorney under an enduring power of attorney can't make or change your Will, so you need to make your Will yourself while you have capacity.
What's the difference between an enduring power of attorney and an advance health directive?
An enduring power of attorney can name someone to make financial, personal and health decisions for you. An advance health directive records your own wishes about health care. Many people have both.
Can you act for my deceased estate in Queensland?
We currently act for deceased estates in NSW only. If you are planning your own estate in Queensland, we can help you.
Do I need to be in Queensland to meet with you?
No. We meet online or by phone. Then we send you your documents with clear instructions for signing and witnessing in Queensland.
Is the first chat really free?
Yes. It is 10 minutes about how our process and documents work. We can't give legal advice on that call.
Ready to tick it off the list?
Whether you're making a Will or looking after a loved one's estate, we're here to help. Book a free 10-minute chat and let's work out your next step together.
Or call us on 1300 034 487
Written and reviewed by Delphine Copeland, Principal Solicitor. Last reviewed November 2026. General information only, because every family is different. Read how we use technology on our AI policy page.
Also helping families in NSW, the ACT and Victoria. Planning in NSW? See our estate planning page.
