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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Lindbloms Lawyers provides legal services in Bella Vista, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Partner & Family Visas and Wills & Estates.
Family Law+7 morePartner & Family Visas · Wills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Personal Injury · Business & Commercial Law · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Medical NegligenceFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.3 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: mandarin, cantonese
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(69)Google rating from 69 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Mahons with Yuncken & Yuncken Lawyers provides legal services in Nunawading, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(69)Google rating from 69 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Mahons with Yuncken & Yuncken Lawyers provides legal services in Blackburn, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(69)Google rating from 69 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Mahons with Yuncken & Yuncken Lawyers provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Business & Commercial Law.
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(69)Google rating from 69 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Susan Green Legal Practice provides legal services in Coffs Harbour, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Wills & Estates+4 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Family Law · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(67)Google rating from 67 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Fairlove & Goodman provides legal services in Berrinba, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Probate & Estate Administration.
Family Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Probate & Estate Administration · Business & Commercial Law · Divorce & Separation · Binding Financial Agreements · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary TrustsFree first consult
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(67)Google rating from 67 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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GLG Legal Springfield provides legal services in Springfield, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Property & Conveyancing.
Wills & Estates+7 moreFamily Law · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Divorce & Separation · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Building & Construction2 languages
★★★★★★★★★★4.1(66)Google rating from 66 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Butler McIntyre & Butler provides legal services in Hobart, TAS. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Property & Conveyancing.
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(66)Google rating from 66 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
John Pearce Solicitor & Notary Public Melbourne provides legal services in Box Hill South, VIC. Listed practice areas include Notary Public & JP Services, Powers of Attorney & Guardianship and Wills & Estates.
Notary Public & JP Services+4 morePowers of Attorney & Guardianship · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Property & Conveyancing
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Steindls Lawyers & Notary provides legal services in Surfers Paradise, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Notary Public & JP Services.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Notary Public & JP Services · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Strata & Body Corporate · Planning & Environment · Corporate Law & M&A
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(65)Google rating from 65 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Gavan J Black provides legal services in Surrey Hills, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Wills & Estates+3 moreProbate & Estate Administration · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(64)Google rating from 64 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Evans Family Lawyers provides legal services in Bowral, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Personal Injury and Wills & Estates.
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John Hall Lawyers provides legal services in Richmond, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Family Law · Wills & Estates
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Shal Lawyers & Associates provides legal services in Toongabbie, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Commercial Property & Leasing · Notary Public & JP Services · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Alex Mandry Family Lawyers Sunshine Coast provides legal services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Divorce & Separation.
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Brown & Baker Solicitors provides conveyancing services in Mackay, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Personal Injury.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Personal Injury · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Immigration & Visas · Domestic Violence & AVOs
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(62)Google rating from 62 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Macedon Ranges Family Law provides legal services in Gisborne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
Wills & Estates+5 moreFamily Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Probate & Estate Administration · Partner & Family Visas · Planning & Environment
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Impero Conveyancing provides legal services in Cardiff, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Probate & Estate Administration.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Probate & Estate Administration · Family Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Criminal Law · Retirement Villages & Aged Care Contracts · Divorce & Separation
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PDC Law provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Business & Commercial Law · Planning & Environment · Building & Construction · Strata & Body Corporate · Wills & Estates · Notary Public & JP Services
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Pippa Colman Family Law provides legal services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Parenting & Child Custody and Divorce & Separation.
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Turner Freeman Lawyers provides legal services in Penrith, NSW. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Personal Injury+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Employment Law · Class Actions · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTPNo win, no fee
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.
