How much does probate cost in Queensland?
Queensland probate filing fees are a flat $796 regardless of estate size (2025-26, Supreme Court of Queensland). Legal fees typically range from $2,500 for a simple grant to $15,000+ for complex estates. Queensland Law Society publishes scale costs that many firms use as a benchmark. Unlike NSW and Victoria, Queensland does not use a sliding scale filing fee.
The flat filing fee
The Supreme Court of Queensland charges a flat probate filing fee — around $796 for 2025-26 regardless of estate size. This makes Queensland the cheapest state for probate on large estates and moderately more expensive for very small estates compared to Victoria.
Queensland Law Society scale
The Queensland Law Society publishes non-mandatory scale costs for probate work. Many firms quote on the scale for simple grants. For complex or contested matters, time-based costing is used with a costs agreement under the Legal Profession Act 2007 (QLD).
Typical Queensland ranges
Simple grant: $2,500-$5,000 including filing fee. Medium estate: $6,000-$12,000. Complex estate or family provision claim under Part 4 of the Succession Act 1981 (QLD): $15,000-$50,000+. Queensland family provision claims have a 9-month time limit from date of death.
How I help Queensland estate lawyers
I draft the application for grant of probate, affidavit of executor, and inventory in current Supreme Court of Queensland format (Form 105 and related). For regional Queensland firms handling probate alongside rural matters, this is a major time saver.
Common issues
- The Queensland flat fee makes it the cheapest state for large estates on filing cost alone
- Advertising of intention is required under UCPR rule 598 — 14 days minimum before filing
- Reseal of interstate grants requires a separate application under the Succession Act 1981 (QLD)
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