5 Best Wills & Estates Lawyers in Adelaide
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated wills & estates lawyers in Adelaide, ranked by Google rating across 897 client reviews (average 5.0 stars). Probate for Adelaide estates is granted by the Probate Registry of the Supreme Court of South Australia in the Sir Samuel Way Building, 241–259 Victoria Square. A family provision claim must be made within 6 months after the grant of probate or letters of administration.
Best wills & estates lawyers in Adelaide
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Wollerman Shacklock Editor's pick
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AM Legal Editor's pick
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Corsers Lawyers, Property, Conveyancer, Wills Estates & Immigration specialists
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WOODS & CO LAWYERS PTY LTD
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Genders and Partners
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Belperio Connell Lawyers
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Beger & Co Lawyers
4.84score
Editor's picks are chosen by our editors and labelled; the firms below them are ordered by score. Source: Google Maps business listings for “wills and estates lawyer adelaide”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among wills & estates lawyers in Adelaide
Highest weighted score
Corsers Lawyers, Property, Conveyancer, Wills Estates & Immigration specialists: 5.0 stars from 215 reviews.
Most reviewed
Beger & Co Lawyers: 238 Google reviews, rated 4.9.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Corsers Lawyers, Property, Conveyancer, Wills Estates & Immigration specialists: 5.0 stars from 215 reviews.
Where are wills and estates matters heard for Adelaide?
The Probate Registry of the Supreme Court of South Australia sits on the lower ground floor of the Sir Samuel Way Building, 241–259 Victoria Square, Adelaide. Original wills, codicils and interstate grants for resealing are lodged there in person or by registered post. Family provision claims and contested will disputes are heard by the Supreme Court.
What South Australian rules apply?
Since 1 January 2025, the Succession Act 2023 (SA) has replaced three earlier laws on wills, intestacy and family provision. A family provision application must be made within 6 months after the grant, and the Court can extend that time only while the estate has not been fully distributed. The Act narrowed claims by some relatives, such as former partners, siblings and grandchildren, broadened claims by stepchildren, and lets estates of up to $15,000 be transferred without a grant.
How much does a wills and estates lawyer cost in Adelaide?
Fees for wills & estates lawyers in Adelaide depend on the matter, the lawyer's seniority and the fee model (hourly, fixed fee or conditional). Before any work starts, a law firm must disclose its costs in writing when they are likely to exceed the disclosure threshold. See How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Australia? for typical ranges and fee models.
Free and low-cost legal help in Adelaide
The Legal Services Commission of South Australia runs a free legal helpline (1300 366 424) that answers questions on wills and estates. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Adelaide will FAQs
How long do I have to contest a will in Adelaide?
A family provision claim in Adelaide must be made within 6 months after the grant of probate or administration. The Supreme Court can extend the time, but never after the estate has been finally distributed.
What changed for South Australian wills in 2025?
The Succession Act 2023 (SA) commenced on 1 January 2025. It combined the law on wills, intestacy and family provision, raised the surviving partner's intestacy amount from $100,000 to $120,000 and gave some people a right to inspect a will before a grant.
Is legal aid available for wills in Adelaide?
Legal aid grants for wills and estates are limited. The Legal Services Commission of South Australia runs a free helpline, 1300 366 424, for general information on the new succession laws.
