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
Canning Vale, WA · Perth South
Go To Court Lawyers Woolloongabba provides legal services in Canning Vale, WA. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Wills & Estates and Immigration & Visas.
Albert Park, VIC · South East Melbourne
Peter Murphy & Associates provides legal services in Albert Park, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Notary Public & JP Services.
Dandenong, VIC · South East Melbourne
Ryan Carlisle Thomas Lawyers provides legal services in Dandenong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, TPD & Superannuation Claims and Personal Injury.
Glenroy, VIC · Northern Melbourne
Ryan Carlisle Thomas Lawyers provides legal services in Glenroy, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, TPD & Superannuation Claims and Personal Injury.
NSW · Gold Coast
Taylor Law & Conveyancing provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Planning & Environment.
Norwood, SA · Adelaide Metro
Thomas David provides legal services in Norwood, SA. Listed practice areas include Building & Construction, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
Penrith, NSW · Western Sydney
Wilsons Solicitors & Attorneys provides legal services in Penrith, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Perth, WA · Perth CBD
Bannerman Solicitors Pty Ltd provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Divorce & Separation.
Camberwell, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Coote Family Lawyers provides legal services in Camberwell, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Divorce & Separation.
Camberwell, VIC · Eastern Melbourne
Clancy & Triado provides legal services in Camberwell, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and De Facto Relationships.
Dandenong, VIC · South East Melbourne
Nowicki Carbone provides legal services in Dandenong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Public Liability and Family Law.
Kirwan, QLD · Townsville & North Queensland
Rapid Legal Solutions provides legal services in Kirwan, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Agribusiness & Rural Law.
Surfers Paradise, QLD · Gold Coast
Davoren Associates provides legal services in Surfers Paradise, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
Thornbury, VIC · Northern Melbourne
Novatsis & Alexander Solicitors provides legal services in Thornbury, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Caloundra, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Pollock Ingram Solicitors provides legal services in Caloundra, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Gympie, QLD · Sunshine Coast
Power & Cartwright Solicitors provides legal services in Gympie, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Lavington, NSW · Riverina & Murray
Ross Doyle Legal provides legal services in Lavington, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Notary Public & JP Services.
NSW · Western Melbourne
Ebejer & Associates Lawyers provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
Prospect, SA · Adelaide Metro
Matthew Mitchell Solicitors provides legal services in Prospect, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Criminal Law.
Cannonvale, QLD · Mackay & Whitsundays
Hinschen Lawyers provides legal services in Cannonvale, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Mornington, VIC · Mornington Peninsula
KPA Lawyers provides legal services in Mornington, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Adelaide, SA · Adelaide CBD
LGee and Julius Lawyers provides legal services in Adelaide, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
Kempsey, NSW · Mid North Coast
Macleay Coast conveyancing provides legal services in Kempsey, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
Epping, VIC · Northern Melbourne
Nowicki Carbone provides legal services in Epping, VIC. Listed practice areas include Medical Negligence, Public Liability and Family Law.
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.
