Wills, Estates & Probate Firms in Australia
Find and compare law firms across Australia. Browse by practice area and read client reviews to make an informed decision.
- firms
- 1,487
- average rating
- 4.7
- Google reviews
- 75,562
- rated 4.5 or higher
- 1,120
We list 1,487 wills, estates & probate firms in Australia. They average 4.7 out of 5 across 1,441 rated firms.
Wills, estates and probate lawyers help you plan for the future and manage the affairs of someone who has died. They prepare wills and powers of attorney, apply for probate and resolve estate disputes.
What Wills, Estates & Probate lawyers typically help with
- Wills and testamentary trusts
- Powers of attorney and guardianship
- Probate and letters of administration
- Estate administration
- Contesting or defending a will
1487 law firms found
Cornerstone Legal
Cornerstone Legal acts for local governments, landowners, businesses and private individuals in Western Australia. Its work centres on land…
Gill & Lane
Gill & Lane helps people in Brisbane's north with wills, powers of attorney, deceased estates and property matters. The firm has served the…
Andersons Solicitors
Andersons Solicitors helps individuals and businesses across South Australia with personal injury claims, family law, wills and estates,…
Cahills Solicitors
Cahills Solicitors helps individuals and businesses in Bendigo with injury claims, family law, criminal charges, commercial matters, wills…
Maddocks
Maddocks is a leading Australian law firm that represents government and corporate clients across Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney. With a…
Woodburn & Co Solicitors
Woodburn & Co Solicitors is a boutique law firm based in Adelaide, South Australia, with a strong focus on personal injury and estate…
Jackson McDonald
Jackson McDonald is Western Australia's leading independent law firm, providing a wide range of legal services and solutions to clients…
Allens
Allens is a leading Australian law firm with a global reach, operating in alliance with Linklaters LLP. With a history spanning over 200…
Legrady Law
Legrady Law is a boutique criminal and family law firm in Rockhampton. It helps people who have been charged with an offence, people…
Ogilvie Jennings
Ogilvie Jennings is a well-established, full-service law firm based in Tasmania, with a strong presence in Kingston and other locations…
Tremayne Fay Rheinberger Lawyers
Tremayne Fay Rheinberger Lawyers is a reputable law firm based in Hobart, Tasmania, with a rich history spanning over 50 years. The firm…
Donnie Harris Law
Donnie Harris Law helps business owners, families and individuals in Townsville, Ingham and Cairns. The firm acts for clients in business…
Barry Nilsson
Barry Nilsson's Brisbane office helps people and businesses with family law, wills and estates, and insurance and health law. Clients come…
Wallace Wilkinson & Webster
Wallace Wilkinson & Webster is a reputable law firm based in Hobart, Tasmania, providing specialist legal advice to a diverse range of…
Curwen Walker Lawyers
Curwen Walker Lawyers helps individuals, families and businesses in Ballarat and the Central Highlands with family law, wills and estates,…
Attwood Marshall Lawyers
Attwood Marshall Lawyers helps people and businesses in Brisbane with compensation claims, family law, wills and estates, property,…
Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers
Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers is a renowned law firm with a long history of providing exceptional legal services to individuals, businesses, and…
Cunningham & Adam Solicitors
Cunningham & Adam Solicitors helps individuals, families and businesses in Raymond Terrace, Port Stephens, New Lambton and Newcastle with…
Direct Solicitors
Direct Solicitors helps individuals and businesses in Sydney with property, family and immigration matters. The firm is a boutique practice…
MT Lawyers
MT Lawyers is a boutique law firm specializing in wealth management and succession planning, with a strong presence in Adelaide, South…
Reaston Drummond Law
Reaston Drummond Law helps Cairns families and business owners with divorce and family law, wills and estates, business law and…
Highest rated wills and estates lawyers in Australia
- 1.Empire Legal: 5.0 from 1,770 reviews
- 2.Ballpen Legal: 5.0 from 897 reviews
- 3.Empire Legal: 5.0 from 685 reviews
We weigh review count as well as score, so one perfect review can't top the list. See the top 10
Wills, Estates & Probate FAQs
How many wills and estates lawyers are there in Australia?
We list 1,487. They're spread across 8 states and territories, with the most in Queensland (417) and New South Wales (363).
Which wills and estates lawyers in Australia have the best reviews?
Empire Legal leads our ranking with 5.0 from 1,770 Google reviews. Ballpen Legal and Empire Legal are next. We weigh how many reviews a firm has as well as its score, so one perfect review can't top the list.
How do clients rate wills and estates lawyers in Australia?
Very well. 1,120 of the 1,441 rated firms hold 4.5 stars or better. The average is 4.7.
Do I really need a will?
If you have any assets, dependants or specific wishes, a will is strongly recommended. Without one, your estate is distributed under a fixed legal formula that may not reflect what you would have wanted.
How long does probate take in Australia?
Once an application is lodged, a grant of probate often takes a few weeks to issue, but administering the whole estate can take several months or longer depending on its complexity and whether anyone contests it.
Can a will be challenged?
Yes. Eligible people, such as a spouse or child left without adequate provision, can contest a will within strict time limits. An estates lawyer can advise on both making a claim and defending one.
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