Wills, Estates & Probate Firms in Melbourne, Victoria
Find and compare law firms in Melbourne, Victoria. Browse by practice area and read client reviews to make an informed decision.
- firms
- 217
- average rating
- 4.7
- Google reviews
- 16,208
- rated 4.5 or higher
- 179
We list 217 wills, estates & probate firms in Melbourne, Victoria. They average 4.7 out of 5 across 216 rated firms. That's a touch above the average across Victoria (4.6).
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
217 law firms found
Elvin Lawyers
Elvin Lawyers helps people in Melbourne's northern suburbs with family law and divorce, business and commercial matters, conveyancing, and…
Rotman & Morris
Rotman & Morris is a prominent suburban law firm in Victoria, providing a wide range of legal services to businesses, individuals, and…
Aston Legal Group
Aston Legal Group helps people in Melbourne and across Victoria with family law matters. This includes separation, divorce, parenting…
BK Lawyers and Conveyancers
BK Lawyers and Conveyancers helps individuals, families and businesses in Melbourne and regional Victoria with property, family and estate…
Seitz & Pepper Family Lawyers Melbourne
Seitz & Pepper Family Lawyers is a leading law firm based in Melbourne, providing expert legal services in Family Law, Intervention Orders,…
Eve Legal
Eve Legal helps families, home buyers, business owners and estate planners in Melbourne's western and northern suburbs. The firm acts on…
DCM Lawyers
DCM Lawyers is a boutique Melbourne firm that helps individuals and small organisations with family law, personal injury, wills and…
Josh Smith Legal
Josh Smith Legal helps people in Melbourne who face criminal charges, from drink driving and drug offences to murder and armed robbery. The…
Zanier Legal Services
Zanier Legal Services helps individuals, families and business owners in Melbourne with family law, wills and estates, criminal charges and…
Batten Sacks
Batten Sacks helps individuals, small businesses and large corporations with property, commercial and personal legal matters. The firm acts…
Saundh, Singh & Smith Lawyers
SSS Lawyers is a Melbourne-based law firm providing a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses. With offices located in…
Elamine Lawyers
Elamine Lawyers helps individuals and businesses in Melbourne with commercial, migration, family, property, construction and wills and…
Madison Marcus Victoria
Madison Marcus is a law firm with a strong presence in Australia, offering a wide range of services to individuals and businesses. With a…
ProActive Legal
ProActive Legal is a renowned Australian law firm specializing in immigration law, with a strong presence in Sydney and Melbourne. Their…
Liacopoulos Lawyers
Liacopoulos Lawyers helps individuals, families and business partners with wills, estate planning, probate and estate disputes. The firm…
Cogent Legal
Cogent Legal helps businesses and individuals in Melbourne with commercial, property and family law matters. It is an incorporated legal…
Lord Commercial Lawyers
Lord Commercial Lawyers helps small businesses, start-ups, SMEs and international organisations with commercial and business law. Clients…
MJ Legal - Immigration Lawyers in Melbourne
MJ Legal is a dedicated law firm based in Melbourne, Australia, specializing in Family, Immigration, and Property Law. Our team of…
Velos & Velos Lawyers
Velos & Velos Lawyers help individuals and businesses in Melbourne and beyond with commercial, family, property, criminal and estate…
Nicholas James Lawyers
Nicholas James Lawyers is a law firm based in Essendon and Sunbury, Victoria, providing a wide range of legal services to individuals and…
Domantay Legal
Domantay Legal helps individuals, families and businesses of all sizes with legal problems and with planning to avoid them. The firm works…
Highest rated wills and estates lawyers in Melbourne, Victoria
- 1.John Pearce Solicitor & Notary Public: 5.0 from 335 reviews
- 2.Select Legal: 5.0 from 281 reviews
- 3.Roberts Gray: 5.0 from 274 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
- Melbourne 76
- Brunswick 4
- Camberwell 4
- Heidelberg 4
- Preston 4
- South Yarra 4
- West Melbourne 4
- Balwyn North 3
Wills, Estates & Probate FAQs in Melbourne, Victoria
How many wills and estates lawyers are there in Melbourne?
We list 217. They're spread across 86 suburbs, with the most in Melbourne (76) and Brunswick (4).
Which wills and estates lawyers in Melbourne have the best reviews?
John Pearce Solicitor & Notary Public leads our ranking with 5.0 from 335 Google reviews. Select Legal and Roberts Gray 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 Melbourne?
Very well. 179 of the 216 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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