Wills and estates lawyers in Canberra
First, the 5 firms we picked in Canberra, 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
- 5
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A 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.
BAL Lawyers provides legal services to individuals, businesses, organisations and government in Canberra. The firm is located at 9th Floor, Canberra House, 40 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra City, ACT. Its practice areas include employment, wills and estates, and property and conveyancing.
What the firm says it handles
- Employment & workplace
- Wills & estates
- Property & conveyancing
- Personal injury
- Dispute resolution
- Development, planning & environment
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- Business
Why we picked it
A larger Canberra firm that Doyle's Guide places in the top tier for both wills and estate planning and estate disputes.
- Office
- Level 9, Canberra House, 40 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra City ACT 2601
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Tetlow Legal is a specialist firm in Canberra that practises estates and business law. The firm was founded by Brian Tetlow and is now led by Emma Bragg and Rebecca Tetlow.
What the firm says it handles
- Estate planning
- Making a will
- Powers of attorney
- Trusts
- Administration of deceased estates
- Grant of probate
Why we picked it
A small Canberra firm in Doyle's top tier for wills and estates, whose director Rebecca Tetlow is a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estate Law.
- Office
- Level 8, 28 University Avenue, Canberra City ACT 2601
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
DDCS Lawyers
New Acton- Since 2007
- 9 lawyers
- 2 accredited specialists
DDCS Lawyers provides family law, wills, estate litigation and business succession services in Canberra. The firm was established in August 2007. It has lawyers practising in family law and in wills, estates and business succession.
What the firm says it handles
- Financial settlements
- Parenting matters
- Relocation issues
- Protection from family violence
- Binding financial agreements
- Wills and estates planning
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- Estate disputes
- Probate applications
Why we picked it
A Canberra family and estates firm that Doyle's Guide places in its second tier for both wills and estate planning and estate disputes.
- Office
- 18 Kendall Lane, New Acton ACT 2601
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
MV Law provides specialised legal services across property, building and construction, dispute resolution, wills and estates, employment, business and government law in Canberra. The firm has an office at Level 2/121 Marcus Clarke St, Canberra ACT and describes itself as one of Canberra's largest independent law firms.
What the firm says it handles
- Property law
- Building and construction
- Dispute resolution
- Wills & estates
- Employment law
- Business law
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- Government and administration
Why we picked it
A mid-sized Canberra firm in Doyle's second tier for wills and estate planning and third tier for estate disputes.
- Office
- Level 2, 121 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra City ACT 2601
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
KJB Law provides legal services in Canberra, including estate planning, family law, real estate and conveyancing. The firm has operated in Canberra for 45 years.
What the firm says it handles
- Wills and estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Enduring powers of attorney
- Claims against wills and estates
- Family law
- Real estate and conveyancing
Why we picked it
A Woden-based Canberra firm that Doyle's Guide lists in the third tier for wills and estate planning and second tier for estate disputes.
- Office
- 10 Corinna Street, Phillip ACT 2606
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Legal Aid ACT: Older Persons ACT Legal Service
Free legal help for people 65 or over (50 or over if Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander), or those worried about an older person. Whether it covers wills is not confirmed, so ask when you call.
1800 353 374
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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 Canberra
- How does Zoe pick wills and estates lawyers in Canberra?
- 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 Canberra?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Legal Aid ACT: Older Persons ACT Legal Service under free options.
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