Wills and estates lawyers prepare wills, powers of attorney and estate plans, and help executors after a death.
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A professionally drafted will reduces the risk of disputes and makes sure your wishes are carried out. Estate lawyers also advise on superannuation nominations, testamentary trusts and how assets held jointly or in trusts pass outside the will.
Why wills & estates matters
Without a valid will, state intestacy rules decide who inherits, which may not reflect your wishes, and your family faces more delay and cost.
The Australian context
Each state has its own succession legislation, such as the Succession Act 2006 in NSW and the Wills Act 1997 in Victoria. Superannuation doesn't automatically form part of your estate; it's paid according to fund rules and binding nominations.
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Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat & Central Highlands
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(94)Google rating from 94 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Law on Lydiard provides legal services in Ballarat Central, VIC. Listed practice areas include Building & Construction, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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Ipswich, QLD · Ipswich
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(94)Google rating from 94 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Richard Zande & Associates provides legal services in Ipswich, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
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Notting Hill, VIC · South East Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(93)Google rating from 93 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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JK Lawyers provides legal services in Notting Hill, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
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Morley, WA · Perth North
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(93)Google rating from 93 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Lynn & Brown Lawyers provides legal services in Morley, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Business & Commercial Law and Property & Conveyancing.
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Parramatta, NSW · Western Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(93)Google rating from 93 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Optimum Lawyers provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Partner & Family Visas · Family Law · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts
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Bundaberg Central, QLD · Wide Bay-Burnett
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(92)Google rating from 92 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Charltons Lawyers provides legal services in Bundaberg Central, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Commercial Property & Leasing · Probate & Estate Administration · Partner & Family Visas
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Parramatta, NSW · Western Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(92)Google rating from 92 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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CK Lawyers provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
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Caloundra West, QLD · Sunshine Coast
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(92)Google rating from 92 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Good Law QLD provides legal services in Caloundra West, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Planning & Environment and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+3 morePlanning & Environment · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law
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Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(92)Google rating from 92 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Santone Lawyers provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
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Dandenong, VIC · South East Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(92)Google rating from 92 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Warna Legal provides legal services in Dandenong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Notary Public & JP Services, Business & Commercial Law and Immigration & Visas.
Notary Public & JP Services+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Immigration & Visas · Property & Conveyancing · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
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Liverpool, NSW · Western Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(91)Google rating from 91 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Circle Bridge Legal provides legal services in Liverpool, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Wills & Estates.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+6 moreFamily Law · Wills & Estates · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Property & Conveyancing · Planning & Environment · Business & Commercial Law
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Miranda, NSW · Southern Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(91)Google rating from 91 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Willis & Bowring provides legal services in Miranda, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts.
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Fairfield, NSW · Western Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(90)Google rating from 90 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
David Legal provides legal services in Fairfield, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Criminal Law · Planning & Environment · Immigration & Visas · Probate & Estate Administration5 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: arabic, greek, persian, vietnamese
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St Leonards, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(90)Google rating from 90 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Sunsolis Legal provides legal services in St Leonards, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Partner & Family Visas and Family Law.
Business & Commercial Law+7 morePartner & Family Visas · Family Law · Criminal Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Commercial Litigation
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Ringwood, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(89)Google rating from 89 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers provides legal services in Ringwood, VIC. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP and Class Actions.
Medical Negligence+7 moreMotor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Class Actions · Personal Injury · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Wills & Estates · Workers Compensation · Unfair DismissalNo win, no fee
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Bundall, QLD · Gold Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(89)Google rating from 89 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Michelle Porcheron Lawyers provides legal services in Bundall, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Parenting & Child Custody.
Family Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Parenting & Child Custody · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · International Family Law & Hague Abduction · Wills & Estates · Divorce & Separation · Domestic Violence & AVOs
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Frankston, VIC · South East Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(89)Google rating from 89 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Willerby's Solicitors & Conveyancers provides legal services in Frankston, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
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Mill Park, VIC · Northern Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(88)Google rating from 88 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
ANTHONYS SOLICITORS provides legal services in Mill Park, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Property & Conveyancing.
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Bella Vista, NSW · Hills District
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Hills Family Lawyers provides legal services in Bella Vista, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Property & Conveyancing.
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Penrith, NSW · Western Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(88)Google rating from 88 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Lamrocks Solicitors & Attorneys provides legal services in Penrith, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law · Personal Injury · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Property & Leasing · Probate & Estate Administration
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Parramatta, NSW · Western Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(88)Google rating from 88 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Lamrocks Solicitors & Attorneys provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
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Pialba, QLD · Wide Bay-Burnett
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(88)Google rating from 88 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Law Essentials provides legal services in Pialba, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
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Bankstown, NSW · Southern Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(87)Google rating from 87 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Adam & Dean Lawyers provides legal services in Bankstown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Criminal Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Understand the next step
A practical guide to wills & estates
What to discuss at the first meeting
Decide whether you are making a will, reviewing an old one or seeking advice after a death. The lawyer needs to know who owns the assets and who is intended to benefit before recommending documents.
Ask separately about superannuation, trusts and powers of attorney instead of assuming a simple will covers every asset and decision.
How the engagement may progress
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List family members, property, debts, companies, trusts and superannuation. Identify where original documents are held and which assets are jointly owned.
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Ask what each document or application would achieve. Confirm which state rules and asset-ownership arrangements need to be considered.
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Agree on signing, storage and future reviews, or on the executor’s responsibilities for records and distributions. Identify changes that should prompt further advice.
Fees and the scope of work
Compare a simple-will quote with more involved planning or estate administration. Ask about searches, applications, valuations and coordination with an accountant.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Provide the date of death and any estate correspondence promptly. Ask about relevant deadlines before distributing assets, signing a release or assuming a dispute can wait.
Questions to ask a wills & estates adviser
What assets would this planning address?
When should I review the documents again?
Does the scope address assets outside my own name?
Who is the client if relatives attend together?
What information is needed before documents can be finalised?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is a DIY will kit valid?
It can be, if properly signed and witnessed, but errors in wording or execution are common and can lead to disputes.
Does super pass under my will?
Not automatically. Super is paid according to the fund's rules and any binding nomination you've made.
How much does a will cost?
Many firms offer simple wills for a fixed fee. Wills involving trusts, blended families, business interests or overseas assets cost more because they need more planning.
Can I contest a will?
Close family members, and some others who depended on the person who died, can apply for a greater share if they were not adequately provided for. Strict time limits apply, often within months of the death, and they differ between states.
