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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Sunshine, VIC · Western Melbourne
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Smith Family Law Sunshine provides legal services in Sunshine, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Probate & Estate Administration.
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Busselton, WA · South West
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Sou' West Legal Services provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Administrative & Government Law and Wills & Estates.
Family Law+2 moreAdministrative & Government Law · Wills & Estates
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Torquay, VIC · Geelong & Surf Coast
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Torquay Lawyers provides legal services in Torquay, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Building & Construction and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreBuilding & Construction · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Commercial Litigation
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Enmore, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(3)Google rating from 3 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Tsavdaridis Lawyers provides legal services in Enmore, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Coffs Harbour, NSW · Mid North Coast
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Vincent Butcher Lawyers provides legal services in Coffs Harbour, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Commercial Property & Leasing.
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Glen Iris, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
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Warren Woolcock provides legal services in Glen Iris, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+2 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law
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Geraldton, WA · Mid West & Gascoyne
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Williams + Hughes: Litigation & Commercial Lawyers Geraldton provides legal services in Geraldton, WA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Probate & Estate Administration · Employment Law
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Alexandra, VIC · Hume & North East
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Williams Hunt provides legal services in Alexandra, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Buying or Selling a Business · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Planning & Environment
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Mildura, VIC · Mallee
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Zigouras J N & Co Lawyers provides legal services in Mildura, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Education Law and Medical Negligence.
Wills & Estates+7 moreEducation Law · Medical Negligence · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Workers Compensation · Probate & Estate Administration · Public Liability · Employment LawNo win, no fee
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Five Dock, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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A C Dunstan Lawyers provides legal services in Five Dock, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Probate & Estate Administration.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Drink & Drug Driving · Commercial Property & Leasing
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Bentleigh, VIC · South East Melbourne
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ADAM KERNAHAN provides legal services in Bentleigh, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Busselton, WA · South West
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AMS & Co Legal provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Probate & Estate Administration.
Wills & Estates+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
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Coburg, VIC · Northern Melbourne
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Barton Sach Lawyers provides legal services in Coburg, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Divorce & Separation
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Burwood East, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
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Bevz Lawyers provides legal services in Burwood East, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts.
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Castle Hill, NSW · Hills District
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BLUECREST LEGAL PTY LTD provides legal services in Castle Hill, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Planning & Environment.
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Riverstone, NSW · Hills District
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Cathers Mulley Kamiya Lawyers provides legal services in Riverstone, NSW. Listed practice areas include Immigration & Visas, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Immigration & Visas+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Parenting & Child Custody · Probate & Estate Administration · General Practice (regional generalist)
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Mackay, QLD · Mackay & Whitsundays
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Central Queensland Conveyancing Centre provides conveyancing services in Mackay, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Criminal Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Criminal Law · Building & Construction · Planning & Environment · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Debt RecoveryFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Bella Vista, NSW · Hills District
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Chan Horan Lawyers provides legal services in Bella Vista, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Personal Injury.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreWills & Estates · Personal Injury · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Commercial Property & Leasing
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Forest Hill, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
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Comset Legal provides legal services in Forest Hill, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Planning & Environment.
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
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Conrad Law provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Agribusiness & Rural Law.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Property & Conveyancing · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Planning & Environment · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Elder Law & Aged Care
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Maitland, NSW · Newcastle & Hunter
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East Coast Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Maitland, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Divorce & Separation · Binding Financial Agreements · Probate & Estate Administration · Commercial Litigation
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.
