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Probate Portal
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Caroline Cavanagh

Caroline Cavanagh

Principal Lawyer Probate Portal

Pialba, QLD
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About Caroline

Caroline Cavanagh serves as the Principal Lawyer and Founder of Probate Portal, based in Queensland, Australia. With a deep commitment to client service, she has dedicated over fifteen years to the practice of Probate and deceased estate administration. Caroline's approach focuses on simplifying the process for uncomplicated matters, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely settlement of estates. Her personalised service prioritises the unique needs of each family, making the often complex grant of probate or letters of administration process accessible and reassuring. Communication is key, and Caroline ensures that families are kept well-informed and respected throughout the administration of the estate. Her professional journey includes prominent roles such as a Senior Associate at Swift Legal, where she honed her skills in probate law, and leadership as President of South Burnett Women, an organisation dedicated to empowering women through education and mentoring. Caroline also contributed her expertise to FEDOROV Family Lawyers and KF Solicitors, where she expanded her breadth of knowledge across estate planning, contested wills, family and criminal law, among others. Her legal foundation was established at The Advocacy & Support Centre, where she served as a Legal Practitioner. Educated at The University of Queensland with a dual degree in Law and Science, Caroline furthered her qualifications with a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Griffith University. Her dedication to legal excellence is matched by her commitment to providing exceptional service to clients across Queensland, regardless of their location.

Practice areas

Estate Planning

Resume

Experience

Wills & Probate Lawyer

Wills & Probate Lawyer

Probate Portal

Sep 2022 - Present • 4 years 2 months

Senior Associate

Senior Associate

FEDOROV Family Lawyers

Apr 2021 - Oct 2021 • 6 months

Probate Specialist and Senior Associate

Probate Specialist and Senior Associate

Swift Legal

Mar 2018 - Present • 8 years 8 months

President

President

South Burnett Women

Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 • 6 years 4 months

Solicitor

Solicitor

KF Solicitors

Apr 2013 - Feb 2018 • 4 years 10 months

Legal Practitioner

Legal Practitioner

The Advocacy & Support Centre

Jun 2009 - Mar 2013 • 3 years 9 months

Education

Post Grad Dip Legal Practice, Law

Post Grad Dip Legal Practice, Law

Griffith University

2005

LLB, B.Sc., Law, Science

LLB, B.Sc., Law, Science

The University of Queensland

1996 - 2003

Contact information

Pialba, QLD

Suite 3, 6-8 Liuzzi Street, Pialba, QLD 4655Website

Practice certificate

Name
Caroline Cavanagh
Date of admission
2005
Specialisations
Family Law, Succession Law, Superannuation and Trusts
Certification type
Unrestricted Principal
Region
QLD

Last checked: 22 Jun 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society

Practice areas

Estate Planning
  • Deceased Estates
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Disputes
  • General Advice
  • Guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate
  • Wills and Estates