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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Mount Pleasant, WA · Perth South
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(20)Google rating from 20 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Biddulph & Turley provides legal services in Mount Pleasant, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Probate & Estate Administration.
Family Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Probate & Estate Administration · Divorce & Separation · De Facto Relationships · Property & Conveyancing · Parenting & Child Custody · Contested Wills & Family Provision
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Jandakot, WA · Perth South
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(20)Google rating from 20 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Biddulph & Turley provides legal services in Jandakot, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Probate & Estate Administration.
Family Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Probate & Estate Administration · Divorce & Separation · De Facto Relationships · Property & Conveyancing · Parenting & Child Custody · Contested Wills & Family Provision
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Noosaville, QLD · Sunshine Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(20)Google rating from 20 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
BJH LAW PTY LTD provides legal services in Noosaville, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Criminal Law+5 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Drink & Drug Driving · Divorce & Separation · Domestic Violence & AVOsFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Woolooware, NSW · Southern Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(20)Google rating from 20 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
CGC Law provides legal services in Woolooware, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts.
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Cronulla, NSW · Southern Sydney
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Gibson Howlin Lawyers provides legal services in Cronulla, NSW. Listed practice areas include Insolvency & Restructuring, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Insolvency & Restructuring+8 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Property & Conveyancing · Probate & Estate Administration · Personal Bankruptcy · Business & Commercial Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · General Practice (regional generalist)
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Launceston, TAS · Launceston & North
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(20)Google rating from 20 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Grant Tucker provides legal services in Launceston, TAS. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Property & Conveyancing.
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Ipswich, QLD · Ipswich
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Jacaranda Law provides legal services in Ipswich, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Planning & Environment.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProbate & Estate Administration · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Elder Law & Aged Care · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consult
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Hurstville, NSW · Southern Sydney
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JZ Legal provides legal services in Hurstville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Immigration & Visas, Notary Public & JP Services and Property & Conveyancing.
Immigration & Visas+7 moreNotary Public & JP Services · Property & Conveyancing · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Skilled & Business VisasFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Dural, NSW · Hills District
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Micara Lawyers provides legal services in Dural, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Commercial Property & Leasing · Building & ConstructionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Adelaide, SA · Adelaide CBD
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(20)Google rating from 20 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Moloney P N provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Workers Compensation.
Wills & Estates+7 moreFamily Law · Workers Compensation · Personal Injury · Employment Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Partner & Family Visas · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTPFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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North Lakes, QLD · Brisbane North & Moreton Bay
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NJ Rose Lawyers provides legal services in North Lakes, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law
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Hoppers Crossing, VIC · Western Melbourne
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Quick Settlement provides legal services in Hoppers Crossing, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Probate & Estate Administration.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Wills & EstatesFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Merimbula, NSW · South Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(20)Google rating from 20 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Sautelle White Lawyers provides legal services in Merimbula, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Property & Conveyancing.
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Williams Landing, VIC · Western Melbourne
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Senferd Lawyers provides legal services in Williams Landing, VIC. Listed practice areas include Debt Recovery, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Debt Recovery+4 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Family Law
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Midland, WA · Perth East
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(19)Google rating from 19 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Bechelet & Co provides legal services in Midland, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Probate & Estate Administration.
Wills & Estates+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Contested Wills & Family ProvisionFree first consult
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Beenleigh, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
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Compass Legal Solutions provides legal services in Beenleigh, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Criminal Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Debt Recovery · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Surfers Paradise, QLD · Gold Coast
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Devencorn Solicitor & Notary Public provides legal services in Surfers Paradise, QLD. Listed practice areas include Notary Public & JP Services, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Notary Public & JP Services+3 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · International Family Law & Hague Abduction
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.
