Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Purpose of this Guide: Welcome to the specialised practitioner roadmap for Letters of Administration applications on intestacy in Queensland. Designed explicitly for estate litigation and administration solicitors, this guide outlines the process under QLD intestacy rules. Additional procedural resources can be found on the Queensland Government Portal and the Queensland Legislation Registry.
Jurisdiction: This guide applies to intestacy administration applications filed in the , Australia. Verify current guidelines on the official .
Governing Legislation: Succession Act 1981 (QLD) (intestacy distribution rules, Part 3), UCPR 1999 (QLD) Chapter 15, Rule 610 (priority of applicants on intestacy).
Filing Fees: $819.90 (identical to probate) / $149.60 concession. QLR: $161.70. Total: $981.60. Additional procedural resources can be found on the Queensland Government Portal and the Queensland Legislation Registry.
Intestacy Distribution (Succession Act 1981 Part 3): Spouse/de facto partner receives entire estate if no children, or $150,000 statutory legacy + household chattels + one-half of residue if children from relationship, or $150,000 + one-third if children from prior relationship. Additional forms are accessible via the Queensland Government Portal.
Priority for Administrator (UCPR r 610): (1) Spouse/de facto, (2) Children, (3) Parents, (4) Siblings, (5) Next of kin. Consents required from persons with equal or higher priority. Additional procedural resources can be found on the Queensland Government Portal and the Queensland Legislation Registry.
Process at a Glance: (1) Establish applicant priority under UCPR r 610. (2) Draft and verify intestacy family tree with birth/death/marriage certificates. (3) Conduct exhaustive will searches (personal papers, Public Trustee, local solicitors). (4) Publish Form 103 in QLR ($161.70). (5) Wait 14 clear days + 7 days Public Trustee. (6) Draft Form 101 and Form 109 (Administrator Affidavit). (7) File ($819.90). (8) Receive sealed Letters of Administration. Additional forms are accessible via the Queensland Government Portal.
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This legal matter plan provides a structured workflow for TRUSTS_ESTATES cases, outlining the standard REGULATORY process. Utilize these tracking templates to manage your legal cases efficiently.
Confirm no valid Will exists and identify the primary applicant by priority under Succession Act 1981 and UCPR r 610.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Prepare the relevant forms and supporting materials required under the applicable legislation, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed and all attachments are properly certified.
Publish QLR notice and complete exhaustive searches for any Will.
Draft and dispatch formal correspondence addressing the procedural requirements at this stage, including any required notices, requests for information, or proposals for resolution.
Draft Form 101 application and Form 109 affidavit with family tree and search evidence.
Assess the strategic considerations for interim applications, prepare supporting evidence, and draft the necessary documentation for urgent or time-sensitive relief sought.
Coordinate the collection and review of all financial documentation required for disclosure, including statements, valuations, and supporting schedules as mandated by the rules.
Conduct a thorough review of all filed materials to ensure compliance with court requirements, verify service obligations have been met, and prepare for the next procedural milestone.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Prepare the relevant forms and supporting materials required under the applicable legislation, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed and all attachments are properly certified.