What is the rule about who is entitled to inspect and have a copy of the will of a deceased person?

Section 33Z of the Succession Act 1981 (Qld) (‘Succession Act’) outlines who is entitled to inspect and have a copy of a will.

As for geographical jurisdiction, the critical issue is the location of the will or copy will in Queensland. If the will or copy will is held by a solicitor in Queensland then the obligations apply, irrespective of where the personal representatives or the estate are located.

By section 76(8) of the Succession Act, section 33Z applies to a will regardless of when the testator died.

Remember that you cannot assert a lien for unpaid costs over an original will.