First, the 4 firms we picked in Brisbane, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
Firms we picked
4
Picks last checked
1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
1An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
2A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
3An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
4A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
Cornford-Scott Lawyers specialises in succession law and wills & estates. It provides estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation services from Toowong, Queensland.
What the firm says it handles
Preparation of wills
Testamentary trusts
Enduring powers of attorney
Advanced health directives
Estate administration
Estate litigation
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Asset protection strategies
Why we picked it
A Brisbane wills-and-estates specialist that Doyle's Guide ranks in the First Tier for Queensland, with Angela Cornford-Scott named its Market Leader.
Mitchells Solicitors specialises in wills and estates, trusts and elder law. It has offices in Brisbane City, Moorooka, Aspley and the Sunshine Coast. The firm notes a long legal history and merged with Wyman & Co Solicitors in 2006.
What the firm says it handles
Contesting a will
Estate planning
Estate administration
Elder law
Trust law
Disabled children & adults
Why we picked it
A Brisbane wills, estates and elder-law practice that Doyle's Guide ranks in the Second Tier for Queensland, with Bryan Mitchell named Preeminent.
Thynne + Macartney is a full service, independent and commercially focused law firm advising clients in Queensland and across Australia. Since 1893 the firm has had offices in Brisbane, Cairns and Toowoomba.
What the firm says it handles
Wills + estates
Property
Family
Business + corporate
Banking + finance
Employment
Why we picked it
A Brisbane firm that Doyle's Guide ranks in the Second Tier for Queensland wills, estates and succession planning, with Ashleigh Poole named Preeminent.
Mullins Lawyers is a Brisbane-based commercial law firm that provides commercial legal services to businesses and individuals. The firm was founded in 1980.
What the firm says it handles
Wills & estates
Conveyancing
Property
Banking & finance
Business
Family & relationship law
Why we picked it
A Brisbane firm that Doyle's Guide ranks in the Second Tier for Queensland wills, estates and succession planning, with Michael Klatt, a Queensland Law Society accredited specialist in succession law, named Preeminent.
Free legal advice and support for older Queenslanders on elder abuse, powers of attorney and related issues. Caxton's general service does not cover wills and estates.
07 3187 7187
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When you need a wills and estates lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a wills and estates lawyer:
You want to make or update a will, or set up powers of attorney.
Someone has died and you have been named as executor.
You want to challenge a will or an estate, or a will is being challenged.
Questions about wills and estates lawyers in Brisbane
How does Zoe pick wills and estates lawyers in Brisbane?
Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
What does wills and estates law cover?
Wills and powers of attorney, acting as executor after someone has died, and challenges to wills and estates. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
When do people speak to a wills and estates lawyer?
Situations where people commonly speak to a wills and estates lawyer: You want to make or update a will, or set up powers of attorney; Someone has died and you have been named as executor; You want to challenge a will or an estate, or a will is being challenged. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
Are there free options for wills and estates matters in Brisbane?
Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Caxton Legal Centre Seniors Legal and Support Service under free options.
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Cornford-Scott Lawyers specialises in succession law and wills & estates. It provides estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation services from Toowong, Queensland.
What the firm says it handles
Preparation of wills
Testamentary trusts
Enduring powers of attorney
Advanced health directives
Estate administration
Estate litigation
+1 moreShow fewer
Asset protection strategies
Why we picked it
A Brisbane wills-and-estates specialist that Doyle's Guide ranks in the First Tier for Queensland, with Angela Cornford-Scott named its Market Leader.
Mitchells Solicitors specialises in wills and estates, trusts and elder law. It has offices in Brisbane City, Moorooka, Aspley and the Sunshine Coast. The firm notes a long legal history and merged with Wyman & Co Solicitors in 2006.
What the firm says it handles
Contesting a will
Estate planning
Estate administration
Elder law
Trust law
Disabled children & adults
Why we picked it
A Brisbane wills, estates and elder-law practice that Doyle's Guide ranks in the Second Tier for Queensland, with Bryan Mitchell named Preeminent.
Thynne + Macartney is a full service, independent and commercially focused law firm advising clients in Queensland and across Australia. Since 1893 the firm has had offices in Brisbane, Cairns and Toowoomba.
What the firm says it handles
Wills + estates
Property
Family
Business + corporate
Banking + finance
Employment
Why we picked it
A Brisbane firm that Doyle's Guide ranks in the Second Tier for Queensland wills, estates and succession planning, with Ashleigh Poole named Preeminent.
Mullins Lawyers is a Brisbane-based commercial law firm that provides commercial legal services to businesses and individuals. The firm was founded in 1980.
What the firm says it handles
Wills & estates
Conveyancing
Property
Banking & finance
Business
Family & relationship law
Why we picked it
A Brisbane firm that Doyle's Guide ranks in the Second Tier for Queensland wills, estates and succession planning, with Michael Klatt, a Queensland Law Society accredited specialist in succession law, named Preeminent.
Every wills and estates law firm we could find in Brisbane and its suburbs, sorted by number of reviews. It is a list, not a recommendation, and more reviews does not mean a better firm.
132 firms · 134 offices
LEAD Conveyancing Logan
★4.7 out of 5· 352 Google reviews
Unit 7, Level 1/3972 Pacific Hwy, Loganholme QLD 4129
Listed as: Conveyancer, Law firm, Solicitor, Real estate attorney
