First, the 5 firms we picked in Melbourne, 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.
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.
Velocity Legal provides legal services to private businesses, family groups and individuals across commercial, tax, trusts & estates and family law. The firm is based in Melbourne and also lists an office in Sydney. It has a team of over 50 professionals.
What the firm says it handles
Estate planning
Wills
Probate & estate administration
Contesting a will
Estate disputes
Executor legal advice
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Testamentary trusts
Why we picked it
A Melbourne boutique that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for wills, estates and succession planning, with Isobel Feben and Jennifer Maher ranked Leading.
Moores is a values driven law firm based in Hawthorn, Melbourne. It advises private and organisational clients across matters including wills, estates, trusts and disputes. The firm’s office is at Level 1, 5 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Vic 3122.
What the firm says it handles
Wills and estate succession planning
Wills and protective trusts
Powers of attorney
Testamentary trusts
Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF)
Structuring and asset protection
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Estate administration and disputes
Why we picked it
A Melbourne firm that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for wills and estates, with Jennifer Dixon ranked Preeminent.
KHQ Lawyers is a full-service law firm based in Melbourne. It provides legal services across commercial and private law areas, including wills and estates. The firm was founded in 2006.
What the firm says it handles
Estate planning
Trust advice
Guardianship and administration
Probate and estate administration
Estate disputes and litigation
Why we picked it
A Melbourne firm that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for wills and estates, with principal Ines Kallweit ranked Preeminent.
KCL Law is a medium-size Melbourne law firm offering a full range of legal services across commercial, property, family and estate matters. The firm was established in 1981 and provides advice to SMEs, family businesses and individuals.
What the firm says it handles
Estate planning
Probate and estate administration
Property
Why we picked it
A Melbourne firm with a dedicated estate group that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier, with Sam Frey ranked Leading.
Sladen Legal is a Melbourne based law firm that provides legal advice and services to private enterprise. It offers services across areas including business law, dispute resolution, employment law, taxation, intellectual property, succession planning and property.
What the firm says it handles
Wills
Testamentary trusts
Special disability trusts
Enduring powers of attorney
Superannuation death benefit nominations
Probate & estate administration
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Deceased estate litigation
Why we picked it
A Melbourne firm whose succession-planning team Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier, with Edward Skilton ranked Leading.
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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 Melbourne
How does Zoe pick wills and estates lawyers in Melbourne?
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 Melbourne?
Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Seniors Rights Victoria and Victoria Legal Aid under free options.
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Velocity Legal provides legal services to private businesses, family groups and individuals across commercial, tax, trusts & estates and family law. The firm is based in Melbourne and also lists an office in Sydney. It has a team of over 50 professionals.
What the firm says it handles
Estate planning
Wills
Probate & estate administration
Contesting a will
Estate disputes
Executor legal advice
+1 moreShow fewer
Testamentary trusts
Why we picked it
A Melbourne boutique that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for wills, estates and succession planning, with Isobel Feben and Jennifer Maher ranked Leading.
Moores is a values driven law firm based in Hawthorn, Melbourne. It advises private and organisational clients across matters including wills, estates, trusts and disputes. The firm’s office is at Level 1, 5 Burwood Road, Hawthorn Vic 3122.
What the firm says it handles
Wills and estate succession planning
Wills and protective trusts
Powers of attorney
Testamentary trusts
Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF)
Structuring and asset protection
+1 moreShow fewer
Estate administration and disputes
Why we picked it
A Melbourne firm that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for wills and estates, with Jennifer Dixon ranked Preeminent.
KHQ Lawyers is a full-service law firm based in Melbourne. It provides legal services across commercial and private law areas, including wills and estates. The firm was founded in 2006.
What the firm says it handles
Estate planning
Trust advice
Guardianship and administration
Probate and estate administration
Estate disputes and litigation
Why we picked it
A Melbourne firm that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for wills and estates, with principal Ines Kallweit ranked Preeminent.
KCL Law is a medium-size Melbourne law firm offering a full range of legal services across commercial, property, family and estate matters. The firm was established in 1981 and provides advice to SMEs, family businesses and individuals.
What the firm says it handles
Estate planning
Probate and estate administration
Property
Why we picked it
A Melbourne firm with a dedicated estate group that Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier, with Sam Frey ranked Leading.
Sladen Legal is a Melbourne based law firm that provides legal advice and services to private enterprise. It offers services across areas including business law, dispute resolution, employment law, taxation, intellectual property, succession planning and property.
What the firm says it handles
Wills
Testamentary trusts
Special disability trusts
Enduring powers of attorney
Superannuation death benefit nominations
Probate & estate administration
+1 moreShow fewer
Deceased estate litigation
Why we picked it
A Melbourne firm whose succession-planning team Doyle's Guide places in the Second Tier, with Edward Skilton ranked Leading.
Every wills and estates law firm we could find in Melbourne and its suburbs, sorted by number of reviews. It is a list, not a recommendation, and more reviews does not mean a better firm.
144 firms · 150 offices
First Class Legal
★4.9 out of 5· 792 Google reviews
Ground floor 1/454 Nepean Hwy, Frankston VIC 3199
Listed as: Conveyancer, Law firm, Solicitor, Legal services
