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
Blissenden Lawyers
Located in the heart of Moonah, Tasmania, Blissenden Lawyers is a reputable law firm that has been serving clients across the state for…
AC Lawyers
AC Lawyers helps people who have been injured, need insurance cover or want to protect their assets. The firm acts for individuals and…
Andrew Foster Barrister & Solicitor
Andrew Foster, a seasoned Barrister and Solicitor, leads Fosters Legal, a law firm based in Mosman Park, Western Australia. With over…
Andrews Solicitors
Andrews Solicitors is a small Sydney firm in Milsons Point that helps businesses and individuals with commercial, property, employment,…
Ashurst LLP
Ashurst is a global law firm with a strong presence in Australia, providing a wide range of legal services to clients across various…
Badgery & Rafferty
Badgery & Rafferty helps individuals and businesses in Canberra with commercial, property, workplace and estate matters. It is a boutique…
Barry Nilsson Lawyers
Barry Nilsson Lawyers is a reputable law firm with a strong presence in Australia, providing expert legal services in two primary areas:…
Chamberlains
Chamberlains helps individuals, families and businesses with legal matters big or small. Its lawyers act on family law, injury and…
Cohen Lawyers (Melbourne CBD)
Cohen Lawyers is a reputable law firm with offices in Melbourne's CBD and Doncaster, providing comprehensive legal services to individuals…
Cornish Lawyers
Cornish Lawyers helps families in Geelong and the Surf Coast with family law, wills, estates and powers of attorney. Jaz Cornish started…
Craddock Murray Neumann Lawyers
Craddock Murray Neumann is a progressive and innovative law firm based in Australia, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality legal…
Dorahy Davis Lawyers
Dorahy Davis Lawyers helps people in Wollongong and the Illawarra who face criminal or traffic charges, workplace disputes, or need a will…
Doyle Wilson Solicitors
Doyle Wilson Solicitors helps individuals, families, farmers and businesses with their legal matters. The firm acts in family law, wills…
Evans Testa
Evans Testa helps Adelaide people with criminal and traffic charges, family law, personal injury, wills and estates, and civil and…
Farrar Gesini Dunn
Farrar Gesini Dunn (FGD) helps people with separation, divorce, children's matters and property settlements. The firm also handles wills…
Ferrier & Co
Ferrier & Co helps individuals, families, farmers and businesses in Roma and Toowoomba with property, wills, estates, business and criminal…
Fitzgerald Rayner Law
Fitzgerald Rayner Law helps individuals and families in Bendigo with family law, wills and estates, and intervention orders. The firm acts…
Gray Lawyers
Gray Lawyers helps people in Toowoomba plan for the future with wills, estates and elder law advice. The firm practises only in this area…
Interise Legal
Interise Legal helps individuals and businesses in Melbourne with property, commercial and civil dispute matters. It also assists with…
John Eylander
John Eylander is a Cairns barrister who appears in State and Federal courts and tribunals. He helps people and businesses with disputes,…
Kekeff & Associates
Kekeff & Associates helps people in Newcastle with family law, wills and estates, and property matters. The firm is based in the Newcastle…
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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