In the case Re Stooks (dec’d) [2024] QSC 278, the Supreme Court of Queensland dealt with the application concerning the estate of Derek Henry Stooks, who passed away in the United Kingdom. The case, overseen by Justice Davis, focused on the resealing of letters of administration granted by the High Court of Justice in England and Wales to Timothy Stooks, acting as the attorney for the sole beneficiary, Myra Stooks. Derek Stooks had bequeathed his estate to his wife, with the stipulation that it be distributed to his children if she did not survive him by 30 days, which she did. The estate included property in Queensland, necessitating the resealing application. The application was conducted on paper without oral hearing, and the court granted it, directing the registrar to reseal the limited grant. The decision was based on Timothy Stooks' ongoing power of attorney and assurance of compliance with potential future legal changes.
Full text: https://www.sclqld.org.au/caselaw/150450