Wills, Estates & Probate Firms in Newcastle, New South Wales

We list 38. They're spread across 15 suburbs, with the most in Newcastle (16) and Charlestown (3).

Brooke Vitnell Solicitors leads our ranking with 5.0 from 101 Google reviews. Kilpatrick Hatton Solicitors and Warland Solicitors & Conveyancing are next. We weigh how many reviews a firm has as well as its score, so one perfect review can't top the list.

Very well. 32 of the 37 rated firms hold 4.5 stars or better. The average is 4.7.

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.

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.

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.