How does Zoe pick wills and estates lawyers in Gold Coast?

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.

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 Gold Coast?

Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Caxton Legal Centre Seniors Legal and Support Service under free options.

Wills and estates lawyers in Gold Coast

First, the 3 firms we picked in Gold Coast, 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: 3
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.

Company

Parsons Law
Carrara
- Since 2016
- 2 accredited specialists
Website Call 07 5522 9272
Parsons Law provides wills and estates, succession and elder law services on the Gold Coast. The firm was founded in 2016 by Carla Parsons. It practices in estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation.
What the firm says it handles
- Estate planning
- Estate administration
- Estate litigation
Why we picked it
A Gold Coast succession and elder law firm that Doyle's Guide ranks in the First Tier for Queensland wills, estates and succession planning, with Carla Parsons named Preeminent.
- Doyle's Guide 2026: First Tier Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Firm, Queensland (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Carla Parsons (Parsons Law, Gold Coast) listed Preeminent; Frances Fredriksen listed Leading, Queensland (opens in a new tab)
Office
Suite 202, Level 2, Emerald Lakes Town Centre, 3027 The Boulevard, Carrara QLD 4211
Fees, as the firm lists them
Fixed fees
Languages besides English
Also speaks Vietnamese
Their practice page
Details checked 1 October 2026
Attwood Marshall Lawyers
Southport
- Since 1946
- 6 lawyers
- 1 accredited specialist
Website Call 07 5553 5850
Attwood Marshall Lawyers provides a wide range of legal services including wills and estates, family law, compensation and commercial law. It has offices across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The firm was established in 1946.
What the firm says it handles
- Estate planning
- Estate administration
- Contesting wills
- Public trustee disputes
- Aged care
Why we picked it
A Gold Coast firm with a wills and estates page and an estate litigation team that Doyle's Guide lists as recommended for Queensland wills and estates litigation.
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Recommended Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firm, Queensland (opens in a new tab)
Office
Suite 7, Level 2, 52 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215
Fees, as the firm lists them
No win, no fee
Their practice page
Details checked 1 October 2026
Robbins Watson Solicitors
Burleigh Waters
- 1 accredited specialist
Website Call (07) 5576 9999
Robbins Watson Solicitors provides wills and estates, family, property, litigation and commercial legal services on the Gold Coast. The firm is based in Burleigh Waters, Queensland and has been assisting individuals and businesses for over 60 years.
What the firm says it handles
- Wills
- Probate & deceased estates
- Contested wills & estates
- Powers of attorney
- Advance health directive
- Testamentary trusts
Why we picked it
A long-established Burleigh Waters firm that Doyle's Guide places in its Third Tier for Queensland wills and estates, and whose website says its team includes Queensland Law Society accredited specialists in wills and estates.
Office
Suite 12 Executive Place, 2 Executive Drive, Burleigh Waters QLD 4220
Their practice page
Details checked 1 October 2026

If cost is the problem: free legal help

Caxton Legal Centre Seniors Legal and Support Service
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 Gold Coast

How does Zoe pick wills and estates lawyers in Gold Coast?: 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 Gold Coast?: Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Caxton Legal Centre Seniors Legal and Support Service under free options.

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How we pick

Our picks

Parsons Law

Attwood Marshall Lawyers

Robbins Watson Solicitors

If cost is the problem: free legal help

All firms

Different city or area?

When you need a wills and estates lawyer

Questions about wills and estates lawyers in Gold Coast

Ask Zoe about your situation

Parsons Law

Attwood Marshall Lawyers

Robbins Watson Solicitors

All firms

Attwood Marshall Lawyers

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Save U Legal

New Wave Law

Carl Edwards Solicitor

Legalease Lawyers - Gold Coast Lawyers & Conveyancers

Muir Lawyers

ACL-Law

Derek Legal

Lux Family Law

Donnelly Law Group

ABKJ Lawyers

Parsons Law

Stone Group Lawyers Gold Coast

Stacks Law Firm formerly Wilson Haynes Solicitors Tweed Heads

Moore & Associates

Evolution Legal

Regis Legal Pty Ltd

Platinum Lawyers

Paramount Legal

Saul Goodman Interprises

Tusk Lawyers

Turnbull Mylne

Nelson Solicitor C Boyd

Greenmount Legal

HQF Lawyers

Lockett McCullough Gold Coast

Real Conveyancing

RachLaw| Commercial & Conveyancing Lawyers

COOLANGATTA LAWYERS / ALBION SOLICITORS

Lamont Law

van Kempen & Associates Tweed Heads - Solicitors and Conveyancing

CJM Lawyers

Empire Legal - Gold Coast

Wills Estate

Gold Coast Estate Law

Finn Roache Lawyers Tweed Heads

Ingwersen & Lansdown Solicitors

Geoff Williams and Associates

Enso Legal

Ponting Hynes Lawyers

MBA Lawyers

The Art of Estate Planning

Southern Beaches Family Law

Gold coast German Club

Coastal Law Group

The Legal House

Adamson Legal Group

Prestige Law Group

Jim Wilson Lawyer

Fernando Lawyers

AZ-Law

Bell and Senior Lawyers

Dan Bottrell

Thornton Legal

Maven Lawyers

PT & Co. Lawyers

Gatenby Criminal Law

Marino Law

OMB Solicitors

MCG Legal

Palm Law Group

Ballantyne Law Group

RMO Law Gold Coast

Winterkorn Legal Group