5 Best Wills & Estates Lawyers in Brisbane
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated wills & estates lawyers in Brisbane, ranked by Google rating across 605 client reviews (average 5.0 stars). Grants of probate for Brisbane estates are made by the Supreme Court of Queensland, and a notice of intention to apply must be published in the Queensland Law Reporter for at least 14 days before filing. A family provision applicant must give the executor written notice within 6 months of death and start proceedings within 9 months, under section 41(8) of the Succession Act 1981 (Qld).
Best wills & estates lawyers in Brisbane
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Wollerman Shacklock Editor's pick
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AM Legal Editor's pick
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G.O.A.T Legal
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Will and Estate Lawyers Australia
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Solomons Legal
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ADVIILAW
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YHC Lawyers
4.85score
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 brisbane”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among wills & estates lawyers in Brisbane
Highest weighted score
G.O.A.T Legal: 5.0 stars from 155 reviews.
Most reviewed
G.O.A.T Legal: 155 Google reviews, rated 5.0.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
G.O.A.T Legal: 5.0 stars from 155 reviews.
Where are wills and estates matters heard for Brisbane?
Probate and administration applications are filed with the Supreme Court of Queensland registry in Brisbane at the Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law, 415 George Street. The Court also has registries in Cairns, Rockhampton and Townsville, but Brisbane is the registry used for South East Queensland estates. Family provision applications and disputes over the validity of a will are also brought in the Supreme Court.
What Queensland-specific rules apply?
The Succession Act 1981 (Qld) governs wills, intestacy and family provision, and grant procedure is set by the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999 (Qld). Queensland has two separate family provision deadlines: written notice of an intended claim to the personal representative within 6 months of death, and the application itself within 9 months of death. Both run from the date of death, not from the grant of probate.
How much does a wills and estates lawyer cost in Brisbane?
Fees for wills & estates lawyers in Brisbane 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 Brisbane
The Queensland Public Trustee offers a free will-making service at its offices, including in Brisbane. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Brisbane will FAQs
What are the time limits to contest a will in Brisbane?
In Brisbane, notice of an intended family provision claim must reach the executor within 6 months of the death, and court proceedings must start within 9 months of the death under the Succession Act 1981 (Qld).
Where is the probate notice published in Queensland?
A notice of intention to apply for a grant is published in the Queensland Law Reporter. It must be published for at least 14 days before the application is filed with the Supreme Court.
Is there a free will-making service in Brisbane?
Yes. The Queensland Public Trustee prepares wills free of charge for Queenslanders aged 18 and over, whether or not it is appointed executor. A private lawyer is still commonly used for complex estates, trusts or business assets.
