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
Russell Kennedy
Russell Kennedy is a leading Australian law firm with offices in Melbourne and Sydney, providing market-leading expertise, outstanding…
McDonald, Slater & Lay
McDonald, Slater & Lay is a law firm based in Mentone, Victoria, with a history of assisting corporate clients, individuals, and families…
Barwon Community Legal Service
Barwon Community Legal Service is an independent community legal centre that gives free legal information, advice and casework to people in…
MV Law
Meyer Vandenberg Lawyers is a leading independent law firm based in Canberra, offering a comprehensive range of specialized legal services…
Cinque Oakley Bryant Lawyers
Cinque Oakley Bryant Lawyers helps individuals, families and businesses in Ballarat with everyday legal matters. These include property…
Halfpennys Lawyers
Halfpennys Lawyers helps Territorians and local businesses with injury claims, commercial matters, leases, and wills and estates. The…
Access Legal
Access Legal is a leading law firm based in Townsville, Queensland, with an additional office in Sydney, New South Wales. With over 190…
Ajak & Associates
Ajak & Associates helps people and businesses with criminal charges and civil disputes. The firm acts in criminal, family, employment,…
Aldgate Lawyers
Aldgate Lawyers helps individuals and businesses across Victoria with conveyancing, property, family law, wills and commercial matters.…
Alexander ILP
Alexander ILP helps individuals and businesses in Geelong, Warrnambool and Melbourne with legal matters. The firm's lawyers and advisors…
Alistair Wyvill
Alistair Wyvill is a Senior Counsel based in Darwin City, Northern Territory, and a member of William Forster Chambers. With a career…
Armstrong Legal
Armstrong Legal helps people in Geelong and the Barwon region with criminal charges, traffic offences, contested wills and estates, and…
Aspire Lawyers
Aspire Lawyers helps individuals, families and business owners with family law, business and commercial law, wills and estates, and…
Aston Partners Lawyers - Hobart
Aston Partners Lawyers - Hobart is a leading law firm based in Hobart, Tasmania, with a strong commitment to providing expert legal advice…
Aylward Game Solicitors
Aylward Game Solicitors helps individuals, families and business owners in Queensland with commercial, property, family and estate matters.…
Barry Nilsson Lawyers
Barry Nilsson Lawyers is a reputable law firm with a strong presence in Hobart, Tasmania, and other locations across Australia. With over…
Belmont Legal
Belmont Legal is a boutique law firm located in Cloverdale, Western Australia, specializing in personal injury claims and providing…
BJH Law
BJH Law helps people facing family breakdown, criminal charges or domestic violence matters. The firm also prepares wills and enduring…
BK Lawyers and Conveyancers
BK Lawyers and Conveyancers helps individuals, families and businesses in Victoria with property, family and estate matters. The firm acts…
Bowden McCormack Lawyers & Advisers
Bowden McCormack helps companies, small businesses, not-for-profits, government bodies, Indigenous clan groups and mining companies with…
Britt Smith Legal
Britt Smith Legal helps families and individuals in the Illawarra with family law, property transactions and estate planning. Its…
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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