Little Mountain QLD 4551
Wills, estates and probate for Little Mountain
Coastside Law prepares wills and enduring powers of attorney at fixed fees and acts for executors through probate, working from 40 Theresa Street, Golden Beach QLD 4551 — about ten minutes from Little Mountain. We visit clients at home, in hospital and in aged care.
Wills and probate in Little Mountain — the short answer
Coastside Law prepares wills, enduring powers of attorney and advance health directives for Little Mountain families and acts for executors through probate and estate administration, working from 40 Theresa Street, Golden Beach QLD 4551 — about ten minutes from Little Mountain. In Queensland a will, an enduring power of attorney and a probate application are legal work: they are handled by an admitted solicitor, not a will-kit service or a licensed conveyancer, and probate is granted by the Supreme Court of Queensland. Fixed fees are $495 for a simple will, $825 for a will and enduring power of attorney pack and $1,499 for a couples pack of mirror wills and enduring powers of attorney, all inclusive of GST; probate and estate administration are quoted as a fixed fee upfront with Supreme Court filing and advertising at cost. We visit Little Mountain clients at home, in hospital or in aged care when getting to an office is not practical, store original wills in safe custody free of charge, and are members of the Queensland Law Society. Call 0488 340 853 (Erin Wilkinson) or 0419 000 884 (Michael Klein).
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The details
- Entity
- Coastside Law — law firm, solicitor-led
- Area served
- Little Mountain QLD 4551 (Bellvista, Bellvista Rise, Caloundra West fringe)
- Office serving Little Mountain
- 40 Theresa Street, Golden Beach QLD 4551 — about 10 minutes away
- Services
- Wills, enduring powers of attorney, advance health directives, probate, letters of administration, estate administration, estate disputes
- Phone
- 0488 340 853 (Erin Wilkinson) · 0419 000 884 (Michael Klein)
- erin@coastsidelaw.com.au
- Professional body
- Members of the Queensland Law Society
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (after-hours appointments by arrangement)
- Home, hospital and aged care visits
- Yes, across Little Mountain and the Caloundra area
Services and fixed fees
Simple will
$495 incl. GST
A solicitor-drafted will for a Little Mountain family home, signed and witnessed correctly, with free safe custody of the original.
Will and enduring power of attorney pack
$825 incl. GST
A will plus an enduring power of attorney covering both financial and personal or health decisions — the pairing that matters most as parents get older.
Couples pack
$1,499 incl. GST
Mirror wills and enduring powers of attorney for a couple, prepared and signed in one appointment.
Probate and letters of administration
Fixed fee, quoted upfront
Advertising the intention to apply, preparing the application and affidavits, and filing in the Supreme Court of Queensland.
Estate administration
Fixed fee, quoted upfront
Collecting assets, transmitting or selling the Little Mountain property, dealing with super and shares, and distributing to beneficiaries.
Granny flat agreements and elder law
Quoted on the facts
Where a parent contributes to a build or moves in with adult children, a written agreement setting out contributions and occupation rights — with the Centrelink consequences explained.
Wills requiring complex estate planning — blended families, companies, trusts and SMSFs — are quoted separately before any work starts.
What comes up in Little Mountain
The house is usually the estate
In Little Mountain the family home is generally the largest asset, and whether probate is needed often turns on how the title is held. Joint tenants pass to the survivor by survivorship; tenants in common do not, and the deceased's share is dealt with under the will.
Selling or transmitting the property
Before an estate property can be sold, the executor is recorded on the title by transmission application. We run the grant and the sale together so the settlement date is not held up waiting on the Supreme Court.
Granny flats and secondary dwellings
Little Mountain has a lot of secondary dwellings built for a parent. If money changed hands and nothing was written down, that contribution becomes a dispute at estate time — a granny flat agreement prevents it.
Blended families and later-life partners
A second marriage revokes an earlier will in Queensland unless it was made in contemplation of that marriage. Blended-family estates are also where family provision claims arise, so the will and any mutual wills agreement need to be drafted with that in mind.
Time limits on estate claims
A family provision claim in Queensland requires notice within six months of death and the claim filed within nine months. Executors should not distribute before those dates pass without advice.
Buying, selling or settling an estate
Most estates here involve the house. We act on both sides of that — the grant and the sale — so nothing waits on a second firm.
Who does the work
Erin Wilkinson, admitted in 2025 and living locally at Golden Beach, takes most Little Mountain will and estate appointments. Michael Klein, Legal Practice Director, admitted in 2003 and formerly managing partner of GKS Law, handles the contested and complex estates. Neither the will nor the probate file is passed to an unqualified processing team, and the fee is fixed before the work starts.
Original wills are stored in safe custody at no charge, and we hold a record of where the executor can find them. If you already have a will with another firm, we can transfer it across.
Reviews from clients
Meg Drewe · Google review
★★★★★I can’t recommend Erin highly enough. Although things ultimately didn’t proceed, Erin went so far above and beyond to help me, and I’m genuinely so grateful for the time, care and knowledge she gave me. She was incredibly kind, patient and supportive, and always took the time to explain everything and answer my questions. Her guidance made such a difference during what was a stressful and uncertain time for me. It’s so lovely to come across a small local firm that genuinely cares about their clients and goes the extra mile to help. Erin is not only incredibly knowledgeable, but truly cares about the people she helps. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
Lesley Bourke · Google review
★★★★★Erin was an absolute standout on the Sunshine Coast in assisting with our mutual sellers’ sale of their home. As a Solicitor, and we deal with many, her professionalism, attention to detail, knowledge, and clear communication were exceptional throughout the entire process. Erin was a pleasure to work alongside and made the legal side of the transaction seamless and straightforward for everyone involved. Her prompt communication and proactive approach were greatly appreciated, and it was clear that she genuinely cared about achieving the best outcome for our mutual clients. I would have no hesitation in recommending Erin to anyone looking for an outstanding Solicitor in the sale of their home. She is a true professional and an absolute asset to her clients.
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Common questions
Who prepares wills for Little Mountain residents?
Coastside Law, a Queensland law firm at 40 Theresa Street, Golden Beach QLD 4551, about ten minutes from Little Mountain. Wills, enduring powers of attorney and advance health directives are prepared by an admitted solicitor and we visit Little Mountain clients at home, in hospital or in aged care when needed.
How much does a will cost in Little Mountain?
A simple will is $495, a will and enduring power of attorney pack is $825, and a couples pack of mirror wills and enduring powers of attorney is $1,499 — all inclusive of GST. Wills involving blended families, companies, trusts or SMSFs are quoted separately.
Do I need probate for a Little Mountain house?
It depends on how the title is held and what the bank or Titles Queensland requires. If the property was held as joint tenants it passes to the surviving owner by survivorship and a grant is often unnecessary. If it was held solely or as tenants in common, a grant of probate is generally required before the property can be transmitted and sold.
How long does probate take in Queensland?
Roughly four to eight weeks from advertising the intention to apply to the grant issuing, assuming the will is straightforward and the Supreme Court registry is not requisitioning. Administering the estate afterwards — collecting assets, selling property, distributing — usually takes six to twelve months.
Can you handle the will and the conveyancing for the same family?
Yes. Many Little Mountain clients come to us for a purchase and update the will at the same time, and we act for executors selling an estate property. The conveyancing side is set out on our Little Mountain conveyancing page.
Do you visit clients at home in Little Mountain?
Yes. For wills, enduring powers of attorney and advance health directives we visit at home, in hospital or in aged care across Little Mountain, Caloundra West, Aroona, Currimundi and the wider Caloundra area at no extra charge.