Wills and estates law in Australia – planning and estate disputes
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People often search for a wills and estates lawyer in Australia when planning for the future or dealing with the death of a family member. Wills and estates law affects almost everyone at some point.
Understanding how this area of law works can help avoid disputes and delays.
How wills and estates law works in Australia
Wills and estates law is governed by state and territory legislation, meaning the rules differ depending on location.
Common matters include:
- Drafting wills and powers of attorney
- Applying for probate or letters of administration
- Contesting a will or family provision claims
Mistakes in this area can result in invalid documents, estate disputes, and unnecessary legal costs.
When do you need a wills and estates lawyer?
People commonly seek advice when:
- Making or updating a will
- Administering a deceased estate
- Contesting or defending a will
- Dealing with complex family arrangements
A lawyer with experience in local succession law can help ensure matters are handled properly.
Choosing the right wills and estates lawyer
Searches often include:
- Probate lawyer near me
- Wills and estates lawyer in Australia
- Wills and estates lawyer in Sydney
- Wills and estates lawyer in Brisbane
- How to make a will in Australia
- Will lawyer near me
- Contesting a will lawyer
- Contesting a will in Queensland
- Estate dispute lawyer
- Probate lawyer in NSW
The right lawyer should explain the process clearly and help manage timeframes, risks, and obligations.
Finding the best wills and estates lawyers in Australia
Advisent helps Australians find wills and estates lawyers across the country, whether they are making a will, applying for probate, or dealing with a deceased estate.
You can search by area of law and location, browse Australian-based wills and estates lawyers, and book a fixed-fee first consultation. This makes it easier to speak with a lawyer about your situation and understand what is involved before committing to further legal work.
Advisent is not a directory. It is a network of Australian lawyers who are admitted to practise, fully insured, and experienced in wills and estates law.
When a loved one has passed and disagreements or legal issues follow, Advisent helps you find the right wills and estates lawyer to deal with the estate properly and protect your interests during this difficult time.
Find a lawyerAbout the Author
Amy Soong L.L.B (Hons), L.L.M, BBus (Accy), GradDipLP (QUT) is the Legal Practice Director of Ashworth Lawyers, a leading Brisbane criminal defence law firm founded in 2014. She has been exclusively practising as a criminal defence lawyer in Brisbane for over 16 years. Amy leads a team of the best Brisbane criminal lawyers for all serious and complex crimes in Qld.
This includes extensive experience in successfully defending rape and sexual violence, drugs, fraud, assaults and choking, murder, arson, extortion, kidnapping, money laundering, human trafficking, tax, and aviation offences.
Amy is admitted in the Supreme Court of Queensland and High Court of Australia. She is a Council member of the Society of Notaries in Qld and is a member of the Qld Law Society Wellbeing Working Group. She has achieved numerous recognitions including as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards and under her leadership, Ashworth Lawyers is also recognised as Criminal Law Firm of the Year Qld (APAC Insider Australian Made Awards 2025) and Client Service Excellence Award (APAC Insider Australian Made Awards 2025).