Wills & Estates
Wills and estates lawyers prepare wills, powers of attorney and estate plans, and help executors after a death.
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.
Without a valid will, state intestacy rules decide who inherits, which may not reflect your wishes, and your family faces more delay and cost.
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.
Wills & Estates firms in the directory
2,842 firms
Somerton, VIC · Northern Melbourne
Genesis Law provides legal services in Somerton, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Cronulla, NSW · Southern Sydney
George Gourlas Lawyer provides legal services in Cronulla, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Norwest, NSW · Hills District
GLC Legal provides legal services in Norwest, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Planning & Environment.
Roma, QLD · Toowoomba & Darling Downs
Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers provides legal services in Roma, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Springwood, NSW · Western Sydney
Hinde Ginges Boyd Lawyers provides legal services in Springwood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Wills & Estates.
South Toowoomba, QLD · Toowoomba & Darling Downs
Ipswich Family Lawyers provides legal services in South Toowoomba, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Domestic Violence & AVOs.
Nundah, QLD · Brisbane North & Moreton Bay
J A O'Hare and Co. provides legal services in Nundah, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Norwest, NSW · Hills District
JV Legal provides legal services in Norwest, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts.
Sanctuary Point, NSW · South Coast
Kennedy & Cooke Lawyers, Narooma provides legal services in Sanctuary Point, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Broome, WA · Pilbara & Kimberley
Kimberley & Pilbara Lawyers provides legal services in Broome, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Gawler South, SA · Barossa & Adelaide Hills
Kin Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Gawler South, SA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
East Gosford, NSW · Central Coast
Knibb Kaine & Associates provides legal services in East Gosford, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Probate & Estate Administration.
Hornsby, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Lane Legal Hornsby provides legal services in Hornsby, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates and Probate & Estate Administration.
Randwick, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
Macalester Lawyers provides legal services in Randwick, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Manly Vale, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
McGowan Lawyers provides legal services in Manly Vale, NSW. Listed practice areas include Traffic Offences, Contested Wills & Family Provision and Criminal Law.
Chatswood, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
McQiu Lawyers provides legal services in Chatswood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Contract Law and Commercial Litigation.
Kellyville, NSW · Hills District
Michael Vassili Lawyers (Accredited Specialist provides legal services in Kellyville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Criminal Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Albany, WA · Great Southern
Narpyn Law & Conveyancing provides legal services in Albany, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Phillip, ACT · Canberra
National Business Lawyers provides legal services in Phillip, ACT. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Notary Public & JP Services.
Tuggerah, NSW · Central Coast
Peters Graeme provides legal services in Tuggerah, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
North Sydney, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Riley Legal provides legal services in North Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Planning & Environment.
Kiama, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
RMB Lawyers Shellharbour provides legal services in Kiama, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Port Douglas, QLD · Cairns & Far North
Robert P Palethorpe provides legal services in Port Douglas, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Wills & Estates.
Horsham, VIC · Western District & Wimmera
Saines Lucas Solicitors provides legal services in Horsham, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Workers Compensation.
Understand the next step
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.
List family members, property, debts, companies, trusts and superannuation. Identify where original documents are held and which assets are jointly owned.
Ask what each document or application would achieve. Confirm which state rules and asset-ownership arrangements need to be considered.
Agree on signing, storage and future reviews, or on the executor’s responsibilities for records and distributions. Identify changes that should prompt further advice.
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.
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.
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
It can be, if properly signed and witnessed, but errors in wording or execution are common and can lead to disputes.
Not automatically. Super is paid according to the fund's rules and any binding nomination you've made.
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.
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.
