Wills and estates lawyers in Sunshine Coast
First, the 3 firms we picked in Sunshine 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.
Mitchells Solicitors specialises in wills and estates, trusts and elder law. It has offices in Brisbane City, Moorooka, Aspley and the Sunshine Coast. The firm notes a long legal history and merged with Wyman & Co Solicitors in 2006.
What the firm says it handles
- Contesting a will
- Estate planning
- Estate administration
- Elder law
- Trust law
- Disabled children & adults
Why we picked it
A succession-law specialist firm that Doyle's Guide places in its Second Tier for Queensland wills and estates, whose principal Bryan Mitchell is ranked Preeminent and is a Queensland Law Society accredited specialist in succession law.
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Second Tier wills, estates & succession planning law firm, Queensland (opens in a new tab)
- Doyle's Guide 2026: Bryan Mitchell (Mitchells Solicitors) listed Preeminent, Wills, Estates & Succession Planning, Queensland (opens in a new tab)
- Firm's own site: Bryan Mitchell is a Queensland Law Society accredited specialist in succession law (opens in a new tab)
- Office
- Ocean Chambers, Level 2 Ocean Central, 2 Ocean Street, Maroochydore QLD 4558 (by appointment; firm phone is its Moorooka office number)
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
wilson/ryan/grose provides legal services across a wide range of practice areas including property, wills and estates, employment and litigation. The firm has offices in Townsville and the Sunshine Coast and traces its origins to 1895, marking over 130 years of operation.
What the firm says it handles
- Estate planning
- Estate administration
- Estate & trust litigation
- Residential property & conveyancing
- Employment law
Why we picked it
A long-established regional firm with a Maroochydore office that Doyle's Guide places in its Third Tier for Queensland wills and estates.
- Office
- Ground Floor, 96 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore QLD 4558
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Bradley & Bray Lawyers
Nambour- Since 1976
- 5 lawyers
Bradley & Bray provides property, commercial and succession legal services on the Sunshine Coast. The firm offers conveyancing, business and estate services and promotes online options for estate planning and probate. The practice highlights over 50 years of legal experience in the region.
What the firm says it handles
- Residential property law
- Commercial property law
- First home buyers
- Property development law
- Estate planning
- Estate administration
Why we picked it
A Sunshine Coast firm with a dedicated succession practice whose director Jacob Corbett won the Queensland Law Society's 2025 Queensland Solicitor of the Year and Regional Practitioner of the Year awards.
- Office
- Level 1, 15 Ann Street, Nambour QLD 4560
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Legal Aid Queensland
Free legal information and referral through its infoline (weekdays 8:30am-4:30pm); legal advice and representation are available to people who meet its eligibility tests.
1300 65 11 88
- Suncoast Community Legal Service
Free community legal service in Maroochydore (Mayfield House, 29 The Esplanade) for Sunshine Coast residents facing disadvantage; book an appointment online or by phone.
(07) 5376 7800
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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 Sunshine Coast
- How does Zoe pick wills and estates lawyers in Sunshine 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 Sunshine Coast?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Legal Aid Queensland and Suncoast Community Legal Service under free options.
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