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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Morisset, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Dawson Solicitors provides legal services in Morisset, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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Robina, QLD · Gold Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Dillon Legal provides legal services in Robina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
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Wyong, NSW · Central Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
EFFECTIVE LEGAL SOLUTIONS provides legal services in Wyong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Franchising · Divorce & Separation · Wills & Estates · Debt Recovery · Commercial Litigation
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Wagga Wagga, NSW · Riverina & Murray
★★★★★★★★★★3.3(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Farrell Lusher provides legal services in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Personal Injury · Criminal Law · Debt Recovery
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Hobart, TAS · Hobart & South
★★★★★★★★★★3.3(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
FitzGerald and Browne Lawyers provides legal services in Hobart, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Wills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Divorce & Separation · Partner & Family Visas · Human Rights & DiscriminationNo win, no fee
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Wynyard, TAS · North West & West Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Greg Smith & Co provides conveyancing services in Wynyard, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreWills & Estates · Commercial Property & Leasing · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law
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Coffs Harbour, NSW · Mid North Coast
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Lee Sames Egan provides legal services in Coffs Harbour, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Probate & Estate Administration.
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Murwillumbah, NSW · Northern Rivers
★★★★★★★★★★3.6(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
McDonald & Partners provides legal services in Murwillumbah, NSW. Listed practice areas include Partner & Family Visas, Property & Conveyancing and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
Partner & Family Visas+5 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Criminal Law · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law
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Leeming, WA · Perth South
★★★★★★★★★★3.8(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Peter J Griffin & Co provides legal services in Leeming, WA. Listed practice areas include Notary Public & JP Services, Workers Compensation and Family Law.
Notary Public & JP Services+7 moreWorkers Compensation · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Divorce & Separation · Family Property Settlement · Property & Conveyancing
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Aitkenvale, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
★★★★★★★★★★2.8(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Ross Lawyers provides legal services in Aitkenvale, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Criminal Law · Parenting & Child Custody
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Hurstville, NSW · Southern Sydney
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Samaras Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Hurstville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Probate & Estate Administration · Buying or Selling a Business
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Tweed Heads, NSW · Northern Rivers
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Stacks Law Firm provides legal services in Tweed Heads, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Medical Negligence · Franchising · Debt Recovery · Defamation · Personal InjuryNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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West Ryde, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Webb Thom & Associates provides legal services in West Ryde, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Wills & Estates · De Facto Relationships · Commercial Property & Leasing · Probate & Estate Administration
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Cairns City, QLD · Cairns & Far North
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Your Will and Estate provides legal services in Cairns City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Planning & Environment.
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Bowral, NSW · Southern Highlands & Tablelands
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Clicklaw Australia provides legal services in Bowral, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts.
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Wagga Wagga, NSW · Riverina & Murray
★★★★★★★★★★3.9(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Friedlieb Fox McLeod provides legal services in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Parenting & Child Custody.
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Bairnsdale, VIC · Gippsland
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Gippsland Community Legal Service provides legal services in Bairnsdale, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Health & Medical Practitioner Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreFamily Law · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Mental Health & Guardianship Tribunal · Divorce & Separation · Planning & Environment · Centrelink & Social Security
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
JHL Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Insolvency & Restructuring · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Commercial Litigation
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Robina, QLD · Gold Coast
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Keating Kate Lawyer provides legal services in Robina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Mediation & Dispute Resolution.
Family Law+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Partner & Family Visas · Divorce & Separation · Parenting & Child Custody
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Coolangatta, QLD · Gold Coast
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
KEATING LAW provides legal services in Coolangatta, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+2 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law
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.
