Whilst there isn’t a strict deadline, an executor has a fiduciary duty to the estate to administer it in a swift and efficient manner.
Given the potential delays associated with probate application processing, we recommend that executors apply for probate as soon as practically possible. This is especially due to the “executor’s year” rule. This principle notes that executors generally have 1 year to attend to the task of administering the estate, after which interest may be payable to beneficiaries.
Contact us here, or call us on (07) 2111 4730, to discuss an expedited application for probate in Queensland.