Wills & estates — Currimundi
Wills and estate lawyers at Currimundi and Little Mountain
Local wills, enduring powers of attorney and elder law advice for Currimundi, Little Mountain, Aroona and Battery Hill. Simple will $495, will and EPOA pack $825, including GST.
Fixed fees for Currimundi clients
- Simple will*Per person, incl. GST, free safe custody of the original
- $495
- Enduring power of attorneyPer person, incl. GST, financial and personal/health matters
- $330
- Will and EPOA packPer person, incl. GST
- $825
- Couples packTwo wills and two enduring powers of attorney, incl. GST
- $1,499
*Wills involving complex estate planning issues — blended families, companies, trusts or a self-managed super fund — are quoted separately, in writing, before we start.
Currimundi and Little Mountain sit between the retiree suburbs and the newer family estates, and the wills reflect it: second marriages, adult children from an earlier relationship and a house that one partner brought into the relationship.
Blended families are the single most common reason a Queensland will is challenged. Leaving everything to a new spouse and trusting that the children will be looked after later is the arrangement that most reliably ends up in a family provision application. There are drafting answers to that, including life interests and testamentary trusts.
We also see a steady stream of enduring power of attorney work here — often prompted by a parent's diagnosis, and often just late enough to be difficult. Capacity is assessed at the time of signing, so the earlier the conversation happens, the more options remain.
What we deal with for Currimundi families
Blended family wills
Life interests, right-to-reside arrangements and testamentary trusts that provide for a new spouse without disinheriting the children.
Enduring powers of attorney and capacity
Documented capacity assessment, and honest advice when the window has closed and a QCAT application is the remaining path.
Elder law and family agreements
Granny flat arrangements and family loans documented properly, before they become an estate dispute.
Where we meet Currimundi clients
Our Sunshine Coast office is at 40 Theresa Street, Golden Beach QLD 4551, in postcode 4551 territory, and Erin Wilkinson lives at Golden Beach. We take will and enduring power of attorney instructions across Currimundi, Little Mountain, Aroona, Battery Hill, Caloundra, Dicky Beach, Golden Beach — at the office, at home, in hospital or in a retirement village unit. Call 0488 340 853 to book a time.
Who will act for you
Michael Klein
Legal Practice Director
Admitted 2003. Based in Redcliffe, Moreton Bay.
Read Michael's profile
Related pages
- Wills, probate and estates — full service page
- Probate solicitors — Currimundi
- Estate disputes and family provision claims
- Free safe custody of your original will
- Do I need probate in Queensland?
Other areas we act in
- Wills Golden Beach
- Wills Caloundra
- Wills Pelican Waters
- Wills Baringa
- Wills Aura
- Wills Bribie Island
- Wills Redcliffe
- Wills Margate
- Wills North Lakes
- Wills Kallangur
- Wills Scarborough
Currimundi wills and estates questions
My mother is starting to lose capacity — is it too late for a will?
It depends on the level of capacity at the moment of signing, and that is a legal test rather than a medical label. We assess it, document it and sometimes obtain a specialist opinion. If capacity has gone, the alternatives are a QCAT-appointed administrator or, in limited cases, a statutory will application.
How much does a will cost in Currimundi?
A simple will is a fixed $495 including GST, an enduring power of attorney is $330, the will and enduring power of attorney pack is $825, and a couples pack is $1,499. Wills involving blended families, companies, trusts or a self-managed super fund are quoted separately in writing before we start.
Do I need an enduring power of attorney as well as a will?
They do different jobs. A will operates after death; an enduring power of attorney lets someone deal with your finances and, if you choose, your personal and health matters while you are alive but unable to decide for yourself. Without one, your family has to apply to QCAT, which takes months and costs far more than the document would have.
Can you come to me in Currimundi?
Yes. Erin Wilkinson lives at Golden Beach and regularly sees clients at home, in hospital or in an aged care or retirement village unit across Currimundi and the surrounding 4551 suburbs. There is no extra charge for a local home visit.
Where is the original will kept?
We hold originals in safe custody free of charge and give you a copy for your records. That matters more than people expect — an original that cannot be found, or one that has been stapled, pinned or torn, creates an affidavit problem for your executor at exactly the wrong moment.
Can my will be challenged?
In Queensland an eligible person — a spouse, child or dependant — can bring a family provision application within nine months of death. A will cannot make that impossible, but the way it is drafted, and the file note that sits behind it, makes a claim much harder to run. We ask the awkward questions at the time we take instructions.
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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A will takes less time than you think
Call 0488 340 853 and we will book a time — at our Golden Beach office, or at your home if that is easier.