Wills & estates — North Lakes
Wills, EPOAs and estate planning for North Lakes families
Fixed-fee wills and enduring powers of attorney for North Lakes, Mango Hill, Murrumba Downs and Griffin — appointments after hours and at your home.
Short answer
Coastside Law prepares wills and enduring powers of attorney for North Lakes clients from our office at 15 Fortune Street, Scarborough QLD 4020. A simple will is a fixed from $660 and a will and enduring power of attorney pack is $825, both including GST, with home visits available.
Fixed fees for North Lakes clients
- Simple will*Per person, incl. GST, free safe custody of the original
- from $660
- Enduring power of attorneyPer person, incl. GST, financial and personal/health matters
- from $440
- 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.
North Lakes is a young suburb with a mortgage-heavy demographic: families in their thirties and forties, both parents working, often with a self-managed super fund or an investment property in the mix. Wills here are less about aged care and more about guardianship of children, life insurance and making sure a mortgaged house does not land on a beneficiary as a debt.
We deal with the questions that actually matter for this group. Who raises the children if both parents die. Whether life insurance is inside super and who it is nominated to. Whether an investment property should be sold or held. Whether a young beneficiary should inherit at 18 or later.
For families with a company, trust or SMSF, we quote that work separately rather than pretending it fits a standard will.
What we deal with for North Lakes families
Guardianship
Appointment of guardians for young children, with substitutes, and practical advice on discussing it first.
Fixed fees
Simple will from $660, EPOA from $440, pack $825, couples pack $1,499, incl. GST.
Age of inheritance
Staged distributions so a beneficiary does not receive a lump sum at 18.
Super and insurance
Nomination checks so life cover ends up where you intend, not in the wrong hands.
Where we meet North Lakes clients
Our peninsula office is at 15 Fortune Street, Scarborough QLD 4020, in postcode 4509, 4503, 4501 territory, and Michael Klein lives on the peninsula. We take will and enduring power of attorney instructions across North Lakes, Mango Hill, Murrumba Downs, Griffin, Kallangur, Dakabin, Rothwell — at the office, at home, in hospital or in a retirement village unit. Call 0419 000 884 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
- Wills and estate lawyers Sunshine Coast
- Probate solicitors — North Lakes
- 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 Currimundi
- Wills Bribie Island
- Wills Redcliffe
- Wills Newport
- Wills Margate
- Wills Kallangur
- Wills Scarborough
North Lakes wills and estates questions
We have a mortgage and young children — what should our will cover?
Guardianship, staged inheritance ages, who pays the mortgage out of what, and where your life insurance and super are directed. Those four points cover most of what goes wrong for young families.
Do you see clients in North Lakes?
Yes. Michael Klein works from our peninsula office at 15 Fortune Street, Scarborough QLD 4020 and sees North Lakes, Mango Hill and Murrumba Downs clients at home or after hours by arrangement.
How much does a will cost in North Lakes?
A simple will starts from $660 including GST, an enduring power of attorney is from $440, 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 North Lakes?
Yes. Michael Klein lives on the Redcliffe peninsula and our office is at 15 Fortune Street, Scarborough QLD 4020. He sees clients at home, in hospital and in retirement village and aged care units across North Lakes and the surrounding suburbs, at no extra charge for a local 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.
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“Mike Klein has done our property settlements for the past 25 years. Excellent service and he is very knowledgeable. Great price point as well. Highly recommend using Mike”
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“I’m so grateful for my experience with Coastside Law. Mike was incredibly supportive, approachable and genuinely cared about helping me through the process. I couldn’t recommend Mike and the team highly enough!”
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“Erin at Coastside Law was fantastic to work with when purchasing my first home. Her knowledge and guidance made the whole process so much easier, and she was always helpful and professional. I’m so grateful for her support and would highly recommend Erin to anyone buying a home!”
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“I cannot recommend Erin from Coast Side Law highly enough for her services during the settlement of our home. The entire process was seamless, transparent, and completely stress-free.”
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“We’ve used this lawyer for legal advice for our business and have been really happy with the experience. They’re approachable, thorough and explain things clearly, which makes it much easier to make confident decisions. Communication has been excellent, and we’ve always felt that our questions were taken seriously. It’s reassuring to have someone we trust when a legal matter comes up. We’d happily recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable lawyer.”
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“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.”
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“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.