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.
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(28)Google rating from 28 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Asquith Legal provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Planning & Environment and Probate & Estate Administration.
Wills & Estates+7 morePlanning & Environment · Probate & Estate Administration · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & ConveyancingFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: german
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(28)Google rating from 28 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Austdivorce.com.au provides legal services in Wollongong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Commercial Property & Leasing and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreCommercial Property & Leasing · Wills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(28)Google rating from 28 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Cape to Cape Lawyers Busselton office provides legal services in Busselton, WA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Family Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Property & Conveyancing · Divorce & Separation · Probate & Estate Administration · Planning & Environment · Parenting & Child CustodyFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★3.9(28)Google rating from 28 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Hall G H Barrister & Solicitor provides legal services in Dandenong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Personal Injury and Property & Conveyancing.
Wills & Estates+6 morePersonal Injury · Property & Conveyancing · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Skilled & Business VisasNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(28)Google rating from 28 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Lyn Johnston Conveyancing provides legal services in Maryville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Building & Construction
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(28)Google rating from 28 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
MAGUIRE BARNES FAMILY LAWYERS provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Partner & Family Visas · Business & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Criminal Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(28)Google rating from 28 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Mal Ryan & Glen Lawyers and Conveyancers provides legal services in Mansfield, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Criminal Law
★★★★★★★★★★3.3(28)Google rating from 28 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Rudall & Rudall Lawyers provides legal services in Elizabeth South, SA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Personal Injury.
Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat & Central Highlands
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Ballarat Lawyers provides legal services in Ballarat Central, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(27)Google rating from 27 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Cosgriff Lawyers provides legal services in Echuca, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Employment Law.
Business & Commercial Law+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Employment Law · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts
Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat & Central Highlands
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(27)Google rating from 27 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
David Eldridge - Lawyer provides legal services in Ballarat Central, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(27)Google rating from 27 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Mitchells Solicitors provides legal services in Moorooka, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Probate & Estate Administration.
Wills & Estates+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Probate & Estate Administration · Planning & Environment · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Health & Medical Practitioner Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(27)Google rating from 27 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Searson Shannon & Co. Pty Ltd provides legal services in Port Macquarie, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(26)Google rating from 26 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Allwright Bourke Lawyers & Conveyancing provides legal services in Dubbo, 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
★★★★★★★★★★4.2(26)Google rating from 26 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Beck Legal provides legal services in Bendigo, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Planning & Environment · Probate & Estate Administration · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Wills & Estates · Agribusiness & Rural Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(26)Google rating from 26 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Bushnell & Power Lawyers provides legal services in Ipswich, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Immigration & Visas.
★★★★★★★★★★4.2(26)Google rating from 26 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Crosby Brosnan & Creen provides legal services in Proserpine, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(26)Google rating from 26 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Lili Bulyk Solicitor & Attorney provides legal services in Runaway Bay, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Family Law+3 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Property & Conveyancing
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(26)Google rating from 26 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Muir Lawyers provides legal services in Nerang, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Wills & Estates and Property & Conveyancing.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreWills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Planning & Environment · Corporate Law & M&A · Employer Advisory & Industrial Relations · Family Law · Strata & Body Corporate
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(26)Google rating from 26 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Pullos Lawyers provides legal services in Southport, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Divorce & Separation.
Family Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Divorce & Separation · Parenting & Child Custody · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Property Settlement · Domestic Violence & AVOsFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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.
