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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Peakhurst, NSW · Southern Sydney
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Dph Lawyers provides legal services in Peakhurst, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Criminal Law · Commercial Property & Leasing
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Forster, NSW · Mid North Coast
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Drinkwater Criminal and Family Lawyers provides legal services in Forster, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Drink & Drug Driving.
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Robina, QLD · Gold Coast
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Dylan & Inns provides legal services in Robina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Employment Law · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks
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McCracken, SA · Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island
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Eckermann Conveyancers provides conveyancing services in McCracken, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Commercial Property & Leasing.
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Toowoomba, QLD · Toowoomba & Darling Downs
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Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers provides legal services in Toowoomba, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Education Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Employment Law · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts
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East Toowoomba, QLD · Toowoomba & Darling Downs
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Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers provides legal services in East Toowoomba, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Education Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Employment Law · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts
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Bendigo, VIC · Bendigo & Loddon
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Rogers & Every Lawyers provides legal services in Bendigo, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Planning & Environment.
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Adelaide, SA · Adelaide CBD
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Terese Wacyk Legal provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Personal Injury.
Family Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Personal Injury · Business & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Public Liability · Property & Conveyancing · Divorce & SeparationFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Maroochydore, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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Turner Freeman Lawyers provides legal services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Personal Injury+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Employment Law · Class Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP
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Sydney, NSW · Sydney CBD
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Watson & Watson provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Building & Construction, Strata & Body Corporate and Commercial Litigation.
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Maroochydore, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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Ascendia Accountants & Lawyers - Maroochydore provides legal services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Wills & Estates+8 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Elder Law & Aged Care · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · General Practice (regional generalist)
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Charlestown, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
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Charlestown Law Firm provides legal services in Charlestown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Binding Financial Agreements · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration
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Toowoomba City, QLD · Toowoomba & Darling Downs
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Chris Sheath & Associates Solicitors provides legal services in Toowoomba City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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Geelong, VIC · Geelong & Surf Coast
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Geelong Legal provides legal services in Geelong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Wills & Estates+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Immigration & Visas · Probate & Estate Administration · Family Law · Criminal LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Edgecliff, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Goulden Legal provides legal services in Edgecliff, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
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Gosford, NSW · Central Coast
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Hudson Peter Lawyer & Conveyancer provides legal services in Gosford, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Property & Conveyancing.
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Geelong, VIC · Geelong & Surf Coast
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Legacy Legal provides legal services in Geelong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Family Law+4 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Partner & Family Visas
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.
