For over 35 years, we have provided practical, straightforward legal support to individuals and families throughout Queensland.
Having a properly prepared will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and ensure your wishes are carried out. Equally important is having an enduring power of attorney in place, so that a trusted person can make decisions on your behalf if you are ever unable to do so yourself.
At Peter Chappel Solicitors, we help individuals and families create clear, legally sound wills and prepare enduring powers of attorney for both financial and personal or health matters. Whether you need a straightforward will or a more complex arrangement involving testamentary trusts, our experienced team guides you through every step in plain, easy-to-understand language.
We take the time to understand your circumstances and ensure your documents accurately reflect your intentions, so your loved ones are looked after and your affairs are properly managed when it matters most.
Dealing with the estate of a loved one who has passed away can be a difficult and confusing process. Peter Chappel Solicitors provides compassionate, practical support to help executors and families navigate estate administration smoothly.
We assist with probate applications, interpreting the will, distributing assets, and managing any complexities that arise during the estate administration process. Our experienced team handles the legal details so you can focus on what matters most.
Whether the estate is straightforward or involves more complex matters, we keep you informed at every step and ensure everything is handled properly and in accordance with the law.
Buying or selling property is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will make. Peter Chappel Solicitors ensures your property transaction is handled professionally and efficiently, giving you confidence from contract to settlement.
Our team manages all aspects of conveyancing, including contract preparation and review, title searches, liaising with banks and real estate agents, and managing electronic settlements through PEXA. We keep you informed at every stage so there are no surprises.
Whether it is your first home, an investment property, or a family transfer, we provide the same careful attention to detail and clear communication that our clients have relied on since 1988.
Retirement village agreements can be complex and difficult to understand, with significant financial and legal implications. Peter Chappel Solicitors provides clear, practical advice to help you make an informed decision before committing to a retirement village.
We review residence contracts, explain fee structures including ingoing contributions, ongoing charges, and exit fees, and ensure you understand your rights under Queensland’s retirement village legislation.
Whether you are considering a move into a retirement village or need advice about an existing agreement, our experienced team is here to guide you through the process with care and clarity.
Navigating the aged care system can be overwhelming, especially during an already emotional time. Peter Chappel Solicitors provides practical, compassionate legal support to help families and individuals make informed decisions about aged care and nursing home arrangements.
We review and explain aged care agreements, help with the documentation required for residential care entry.
Our goal is to ensure you understand your rights and obligations, so you can make the best choices for yourself or your loved ones with confidence.
Beyond our core practice areas, Peter Chappel Solicitors provides a broad range of general legal services to individuals and families throughout Queensland. If you need practical legal advice or assistance, we are a great place to start.
We help with document preparation, contract reviews, legal correspondence, and general advisory work. If your matter falls outside our areas of expertise, we are happy to refer you to a trusted specialist and ensure you are pointed in the right direction.
Our approach is always the same: clear, honest advice delivered in plain English, with your best interests at the centre of everything we do.
