Wills and estates lawyers in Hobart
First, the 5 firms we picked in Hobart, 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.
TFR Lawyers is a Hobart firm specialising in estate law, including estate planning, estate administration and estate disputes. It was founded in 2014 as Tremayne Fay & Rheinberger and the firm states it has served the Tasmanian community for over 50 years.
What the firm says it handles
- Wills & estate planning
- Estate disputes & litigation
- Deceased estates & estate administration
Why we picked it
A Hobart firm that Doyle's Guide lists as Leading for Tasmanian wills, estates and succession planning, with Bridget Rheinberger ranked Preeminent.
- Office
- 119 Macquarie Street, Hobart
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Fixed fees
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
WMM Law provides estate, trust, commercial and property legal services to private clients in Hobart. Located in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania. The firm is led by Directors Kate Moss, Kimberley Martin and David Bailey.
What the firm says it handles
- Estate planning
- Estate & trust administration
- Estate & trust disputes
- Commercial & property law
Why we picked it
A Hobart private-client firm that Doyle's Guide lists as Leading for Tasmanian wills and estates, with director Kimberley Martin ranked Preeminent.
- Office
- 133 Macquarie Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Butler McIntyre & Butler is a medium sized independent Tasmanian legal firm with offices in central Hobart near the Commonwealth Law Courts and the Supreme Court of Tasmania. Established in 1824, it is one of the oldest law firms in Tasmania.
What the firm says it handles
- Conveyancing
- Property & commercial transactions
- Litigation & dispute resolution
- Family & relationship law
- Employment & industrial relations
- Criminal law
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- Estate administration & probate
- Wills & estate planning
Why we picked it
A medium-sized Hobart firm that Doyle's Guide lists as Leading for Tasmanian wills, estates and succession planning.
- Office
- 20 Murray Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Simmons Wolfhagen provides a range of legal services including family law, conveyancing and wills and estates across Tasmania. The firm has offices statewide in Hobart, Launceston, Kingston, Devonport, Smithton and Scottsdale. Simmons Wolfhagen was established in 1845.
What the firm says it handles
- Property settlements
- Parenting issues
- Binding financial agreements
- Child support
- Surrogacy
- Family violence orders
Why we picked it
A statewide Tasmanian firm that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended for wills and estates, with Sam McCullough ranked Leading and Krystal Bellamy listed by Best Lawyers.
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Recommended wills, estates & succession planning law firm, Tasmania (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Sam McCullough (Simmons Wolfhagen) listed Leading (opens in a new tab)
- Best Lawyers (peer-review recognition): Krystal Bellamy, Simmons Wolfhagen, Hobart, Trusts and Estates (opens in a new tab)
- Office
- Level 4, 99 Bathurst Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Wallace Wilkinson & Webster is a Hobart-based legal practice providing specialist services in all areas of the law. It provides legal advice and services to clients ranging from individuals through to multinational companies.
What the firm says it handles
- Family and relationships
- Conveyancing and property
- Wills, probate and estate planning
- Business & commercial law
- Employment and workplace law
- Legal disputes
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- Banking and finance
Why we picked it
A long-standing Hobart firm that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended for Tasmanian wills, estates and succession planning, and for estate litigation.
- Office
- 169 Liverpool Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Tasmania Legal Aid
Free legal information and phone line; ask whether it can help with your wills or estate question.
1300 366 611
- Hobart Community Legal Service
Free legal assistance in southern Tasmania for eligible people.
03 6223 2500
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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 Hobart
- How does Zoe pick wills and estates lawyers in Hobart?
- 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 Hobart?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Tasmania Legal Aid and Hobart Community Legal Service under free options.
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