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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Fortitude Valley, QLD · Brisbane CBD
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Adams & Ross Lawyers & Business Advisers provides legal services in Fortitude Valley, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
Business & Commercial Law+4 moreWills & Estates · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & EnvironmentFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Penrith, NSW · Western Sydney
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Amanda Little & Associates provides legal services in Penrith, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
Family Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Wills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Criminal Law · Divorce & Separation · Probate & Estate AdministrationFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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South Hurstville, NSW · Southern Sydney
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AR&A Lawyers provides legal services in South Hurstville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Immigration & Visas · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Corporate Law & M&A · Registered Migration Agent (non-lawyer)Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Deer Park, VIC · Western Melbourne
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Ascot Solicitors provides legal services in Deer Park, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Probate & Estate Administration.
Wills & Estates+5 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Probate & Estate Administration · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Building & ConstructionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Caroline Springs, VIC · Western Melbourne
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Ascot Solicitors provides legal services in Caroline Springs, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Probate & Estate Administration.
Wills & Estates+5 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Probate & Estate Administration · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Building & Construction
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
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Attwood Marshall Lawyers provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Employment Law · DefamationNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Melbourne, VIC · Melbourne CBD
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Belleli King & Associates provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Divorce & Separation · Parenting & Child Custody · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Probate & Estate AdministrationFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.7 languages
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Gosnells, WA · Perth East
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Biddulph & Turley provides legal services in Gosnells, 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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Bondi Junction, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Bob Zelden Solicitors provides legal services in Bondi Junction, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Defamation and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreDefamation · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Criminal Law · Personal Injury · Planning & Environment
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Bondi Junction, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
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Boyd provides legal services in Bondi Junction, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Mediation & Dispute Resolution.
Wills & Estates+4 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration · Notary Public & JP ServicesFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Wagga Wagga, NSW · Riverina & Murray
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Briggs Law Wagga/ Julie Briggs Management Services provides legal services in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+2 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law
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Maroochydore, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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Brooke Winter Solicitors provides legal services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Criminal Law, Drink & Drug Driving and Assault & Violent Offences.
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Preston, VIC · Northern Melbourne
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BT Lawyers & Consultants provides legal services in Preston, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Registered Migration Agent (non-lawyer) and Wills & Estates.
Business & Commercial Law+4 moreRegistered Migration Agent (non-lawyer) · Wills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Immigration & Visas
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Forest Glen, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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Bush to Beach Legal provides legal services in Forest Glen, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Planning & Environment.
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Glen Waverley, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
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Caray Law provides legal services in Glen Waverley, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
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Robina, QLD · Gold Coast
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Coastal Law Group provides legal services in Robina, 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 · Commercial Property & Leasing · Business & Commercial Law · Retirement Villages & Aged Care Contracts
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Townsville City, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
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Connolly Suthers Lawyers Townsville provides legal services in Townsville City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Wills & Estates · Family LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Gympie, QLD · Sunshine Coast
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Countryside Legal Services provides legal services in Gympie, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Planning & Environment and Wills & Estates.
Family Law+7 morePlanning & Environment · Wills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · NDIS & Disability Law · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Human Rights & Discrimination
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Merimbula, NSW · South Coast
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David Griffiths Lawyers provides legal services in Merimbula, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law · Divorce & Separation · Probate & Estate Administration · Family Property Settlement · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
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Salisbury, SA · Adelaide Metro
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DH Legal Migration and Conveyancing Pty Ltd provides legal services in Salisbury, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Property & Conveyancing.
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Dandenong, VIC · South East Melbourne
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Dlegal Barristers & Solicitors provides legal services in Dandenong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Immigration & Visas and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+7 moreImmigration & Visas · Family Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Business & Commercial Law · Property & Conveyancing · Partner & Family Visas · Criminal Law
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Hobart, TAS · Hobart & South
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East Coast Conveyancing provides legal services in Hobart, TAS. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Divorce & Separation · Probate & Estate Administration · Binding Financial Agreements · 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.
