

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.

Wills & Probate Lawyer
Probate Portal
Sep 2022 - Present • 4 years 2 months

Senior Associate
FEDOROV Family Lawyers
Apr 2021 - Oct 2021 • 6 months

Probate Specialist and Senior Associate
Swift Legal
Mar 2018 - Present • 8 years 8 months
President
South Burnett Women
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 • 6 years 4 months
Solicitor
KF Solicitors
Apr 2013 - Feb 2018 • 4 years 10 months
Legal Practitioner
The Advocacy & Support Centre
Jun 2009 - Mar 2013 • 3 years 9 months

Post Grad Dip Legal Practice, Law
Griffith University
2005

LLB, B.Sc., Law, Science
The University of Queensland
1996 - 2003
Last checked: 22 Jun 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society