Wills, Estates & Probate Firms in Newcastle, New South Wales
Find and compare law firms in Newcastle, New South Wales. Browse by practice area and read client reviews to make an informed decision.
- firms
- 38
- average rating
- 4.7
- Google reviews
- 942
- rated 4.5 or higher
- 32
We list 38 wills, estates & probate firms in Newcastle, New South Wales. They average 4.7 out of 5 across 37 rated firms. That's level with the average across New South Wales (4.7).
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
38 law firms found
Landmark Legal
Landmark Legal helps families grow, protect and pass on their assets. The firm acts for people in Newcastle and across Australia on wills,…
Harris Kelly & Associates
Harris Kelly & Associates helps local and corporate clients with injury claims, workplace insurance disputes, property and business…
Hall Payne Lawyers
Hall Payne Lawyers is a plaintiff law firm that helps workers, unions, families and professionals with employment, industrial and personal…
HCP Lawyers
HCP Lawyers helps developers, investors, home buyers and employers with property, commercial and workplace legal matters. The firm is based…
AR Legal and Mediation
AR Legal & Mediation helps people in Newcastle and across NSW protect their families and wealth through estate planning. The firm also…
Attwaters
Attwaters helps people in Newcastle with family law, property and conveyancing, wills and estates, and litigation. The firm was founded in…
Chris Ryan Legal
Chris Ryan Legal helps businesses and individuals with commercial matters, building law, property and wills and estates. Principal…
Lake Macquarie City Legal
Lake Macquarie City Legal helps individuals and families in the Hunter region with criminal and traffic matters, property and conveyancing,…
Hicksons
Hicksons is an Australian law firm that acts for businesses, insurers, government bodies, health services and private clients. Its lawyers…
360 Legal
360 Legal helps individuals and business owners in Toronto and the Newcastle area with property, business, family, criminal and estate…
Chris Ryan Legal
Chris Ryan Legal helps businesses and individuals in East Maitland and the Newcastle area with business, property, and wills and estates…
Taylor & Scott Lawyers
Taylor & Scott Lawyers helps people who have been injured at work, on the road or in a public place, and people who need advice on…
Cunningham & Adam Solicitors
Cunningham & Adam Solicitors helps individuals, families and businesses in Raymond Terrace, Port Stephens, New Lambton and Newcastle with…
Kekeff & Associates
Kekeff & Associates helps people in Newcastle with family law, wills and estates, and property matters. The firm is based in the Newcastle…
Gianacas Argiris McDonald
Gianacas Argiris McDonald is a Newcastle law firm that helps individuals and businesses with property, family, wills and estates, injury…
Michael Vassili Lawyers
Michael Vassili Lawyers helps individuals, families and businesses with court and legal matters, mainly in family, criminal, property,…
Chamberlains
Chamberlains helps individuals, families and businesses with private client and commercial legal matters. Its Newcastle office handles…
Highest rated wills and estates lawyers in Newcastle, New South Wales
- 1.Brooke Vitnell Solicitors: 5.0 from 101 reviews
- 2.Kilpatrick Hatton Solicitors: 4.9 from 134 reviews
- 3.Warland Solicitors & Conveyancing: 5.0 from 46 reviews
We weigh review count as well as score, so one perfect review can't top the list. See the top 10
Where they're based
- Newcastle 16
- Charlestown 3
- The Junction 3
- Belmont 2
- East Maitland 2
- Newcastle West 2
- Toronto 2
- Broadmeadow 1
Wills, Estates & Probate FAQs in Newcastle, New South Wales
How many wills and estates lawyers are there in Newcastle?
We list 38. They're spread across 15 suburbs, with the most in Newcastle (16) and Charlestown (3).
Which wills and estates lawyers in Newcastle have the best reviews?
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.
How do clients rate wills and estates lawyers in Newcastle?
Very well. 32 of the 37 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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