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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Yea, VIC · Hume & North East
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Williams Hunt provides legal services in Yea, 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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Wollongong, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
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Williamson Isabella Lawyers provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Powers of Attorney & Guardianship, Wills & Estates and Personal Injury.
Powers of Attorney & Guardianship+7 moreWills & Estates · Personal Injury · Criminal Law · Family Law · Property & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration
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Manly, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
Adrian Holmes Law Services provides legal services in Manly, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Business & Commercial Law+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Litigation · Wills & Estates · Insolvency & Restructuring
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Griffith, NSW · Riverina & Murray
Agri Legal provides legal services in Griffith, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment · Powers of Attorney & GuardianshipFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Albany, WA · Great Southern
Albany Family Law provides legal services in Albany, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Parenting & Child Custody.
Family Law+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Parenting & Child Custody · Partner & Family Visas · Wills & Estates · Binding Financial Agreements · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Tumut, NSW · Riverina & Murray
Allwright Bourke Lawyers & Conveyancing provides legal services in Tumut, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Contract Law · Family Law
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Tamworth, NSW · New England & North West
Andrew John O’Halloran - Specialist in Personal Injury Law provides legal services in Tamworth, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Personal Injury and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 morePersonal Injury · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Wills & Estates · Medical Negligence · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTPNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
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Manly, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
ASG Lawyers provides legal services in Manly, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Planning & Environment.
Wills & Estates+3 moreProbate & Estate Administration · Planning & Environment · Contested Wills & Family ProvisionNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Hughesdale, VIC · South East Melbourne
Asher Freeman Lawyers provides legal services in Hughesdale, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Employment Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Criminal Law · NDIS & Disability Law3 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: mandarin, cantonese
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Southport, QLD · Gold Coast
Atlas Lawyers Conveyancing provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Personal Injury · Commercial Property & Leasing · Employment LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Tuggerah, NSW · Central Coast
Aubrey Brown Lawyers provides legal services in Tuggerah, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Family Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment · Criminal Law
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Kiama, NSW · Illawarra & Wollongong
Australian Family Lawyers provides legal services in Kiama, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreMediation & Dispute Resolution · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Family Law · Partner & Family Visas · Wills & Estates · Commercial Property & Leasing
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West Tamworth, NSW · New England & North West
Australian Law Group provides legal services in West Tamworth, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Personal Injury and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 morePersonal Injury · Wills & Estates · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law · Employment Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Noosaville, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Aylward Game Solicitors provides legal services in Noosaville, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Commercial Litigation · Professional Negligence · Employment LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Lennox Head, NSW · Northern Rivers
Baker Mannering & Hart incorporating SLL provides legal services in Lennox Head, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Elder Law & Aged Care · Traffic Offences
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Glen Iris, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Bartram Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Glen Iris, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Business & Commercial Law+6 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Banking & Finance
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Caulfield East, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Bella & Associates Lawyers provides legal services in Caulfield East, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: german
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Thornlands, QLD · Brisbane South & Logan
Bird & Co Lawyers provides legal services in Thornlands, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
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Toowoomba City, QLD · Toowoomba & Darling Downs
BJH LAW PTY LTD provides legal services in Toowoomba City, 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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Concord, NSW · Eastern Suburbs & Inner West
Bongiorno Lawyers provides legal services in Concord, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Criminal Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreCriminal Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates
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.
