Wills and estates lawyers in Geelong
First, the 4 firms we picked in Geelong, 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.
- 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.
Harwood Andrews is a local law firm with offices in Geelong and Melbourne. It provides legal services across multiple practice areas, including property law, family law and wills and estates.
What the firm says it handles
- Dispute resolution & litigation
- Commercial law
- Property law
- Planning & environment
- Family law
- Employment law & OH&S
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- Wills & estates
Why we picked it
A larger Geelong and Melbourne firm whose wills and estates practice Doyle's Guide lists in its Third Tier for Victoria, and which names this ranking on its own site.
- Office
- 70 Gheringhap Street, Geelong
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Coulter Legal is a law firm providing legal services across Victoria and South Australia from a head office in Geelong and offices in Melbourne, the Surf Coast, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Limestone Coast. The firm has serviced commercial and private clients for over 90 years.
What the firm says it handles
- Property settlement
- Parenting arrangements
- Separation and divorce
- Wills & estate planning
- Estate administration
- Consumer disputes
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- Debt recovery
Why we picked it
A Geelong, Torquay and Melbourne firm that Doyle's Guide lists in its Third Tier for Victorian wills and estates, with Kirsty Brealey also listed for estate disputes.
- Office
- Level 1, 235 Ryrie Street, Geelong
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation · Fixed fees
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Whyte Just & Moore provides legal services in Geelong across wills & estates, property, commercial and dispute resolution. The firm was established in 1877 and has over 140 years' history serving Geelong and the surrounding region.
What the firm says it handles
- Wills & estates
- Property law & conveyancing
- Commercial & business law
- Dispute resolution & litigation
- Insolvency
Why we picked it
A long-established Geelong firm (since 1877) whose wills and estates team is led by Aaron Jolly, a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates, as the firm's own site states.
- Office
- Level 2, 100 Brougham Street, Geelong
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Succession Legal provides specialist wills, estates and conveyancing legal services in Geelong. It was founded in 2010 by principal Amy Fisher.
What the firm says it handles
- Wills & estate planning
- Probate & deceased estates
- Powers of attorney
- Contesting a will
- Conveyancing
Why we picked it
A small Geelong wills-and-estates specialist whose principal Amy Fisher is described on its site as an Accredited Specialist in Wills & Estates Law.
- Office
- 66 Hope Street, Geelong West
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Barwon Community Legal Service
Free legal information and advice for older people in the Geelong region, including powers of attorney and guardianship.
1300 430 599
- Victoria Legal Aid
Free legal information about wills, estates and powers of attorney; legal advice depends on eligibility.
1300 792 387
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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 Geelong
- How does Zoe pick wills and estates lawyers in Geelong?
- 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 Geelong?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Barwon Community Legal Service and Victoria Legal Aid under free options.
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