5 Best Wills & Estates Lawyers in Sydney
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated wills & estates lawyers in Sydney, ranked by Google rating across 1,015 client reviews (average 5.0 stars). Probate for Sydney estates is granted by the Supreme Court of NSW, and an online probate notice must be published on the NSW Online Registry at least 14 days before the application is filed. A family provision claim must be made within 12 months of the date of death under section 58 of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW).
Best wills & estates lawyers in Sydney
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Wollerman Shacklock Editor's pick
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AM Legal Editor's pick
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National Probate and Estates Group
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Mistry Fallahi
4.94score -
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PB Ritz Lawyers - Experts in Will Disputes, Probate & Estate Planning
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Empower Wills and Estate Lawyers
4.88score -
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The Estate Planning Centre
4.86score
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 sydney”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among wills & estates lawyers in Sydney
Highest weighted score
National Probate and Estates Group: 5.0 stars from 374 reviews.
Most reviewed
National Probate and Estates Group: 374 Google reviews, rated 5.0.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
National Probate and Estates Group: 5.0 stars from 374 reviews.
Where are wills and estates matters heard for Sydney?
Probate, letters of administration and family provision claims are handled by the Supreme Court of NSW, which sits in the Law Courts Building at 184 Phillip Street, Queens Square. Contested matters run in the Succession and Probate List of the Court's Equity Division, which has separate list judges for probate and family provision. Notices of intended application, notices of filing of accounts and notices of intended distribution are all published through the NSW Online Registry.
What NSW-specific rules apply?
Wills, intestacy and family provision in NSW are governed by the Succession Act 2006 (NSW), and grants are made under the Probate and Administration Act 1898 (NSW). A family provision application must be made within 12 months of death unless the Court orders otherwise or the parties consent to a late claim. NSW is the only state where the Court can designate property outside the estate as notional estate, so assets such as jointly held property can be exposed to a claim.
How much does a wills and estates lawyer cost in Sydney?
Fees for wills & estates lawyers in Sydney 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 Sydney
LawAccess NSW provides free legal information and referrals by phone for people in Sydney with questions about wills, probate and estates. See Free Legal Advice in Australia for more options.
Sydney will FAQs
How long do I have to contest a will in Sydney?
A family provision claim in Sydney must be filed in the Supreme Court of NSW within 12 months of the date of death. A later claim needs the Court's leave on sufficient cause being shown, or the consent of the parties.
Can an executor in Sydney apply for probate straight away?
No. The executor must first publish a notice of intended application on the NSW Online Registry, and the probate application can only be filed 14 days after that notice.
Can a family provision claim reach property outside the will in NSW?
Yes. Under the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) the Supreme Court can designate certain property as notional estate, including some assets that passed outside the will, and use it to satisfy a family provision order.
