First, the 5 firms we picked in Sydney, 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.
Glass Goodwin specialises in wills and estates law, including estate planning, family trusts, estate administration and estate related disputes. The firm has offices in Sydney and Canberra and includes Law Society Accredited Specialists in Wills & Estates.
What the firm says it handles
Wills and estate planning
Probate and estate administration
Estate litigation
Property (buying and selling)
Why we picked it
A Sydney wills-and-estates specialist that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for both estate planning and estate litigation in NSW.
Bridges Lawyers provides legal services in insolvency, litigation, commercial, property, wills & estates and family law. The firm is based in Sydney and started in 2010; its team has grown to nearly 100 people.
What the firm says it handles
Estate planning
Estate administration
Family provision claims
Testamentary capacity disputes
Trusts disputes
Appointment of alternate decision makers
Why we picked it
A Sydney boutique that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for both estate planning and estate litigation in NSW.
Teece Hodgson & Ward provides legal services in estate planning, wills and estate litigation, and business and property law. The firm is located in Sydney’s central business district.
What the firm says it handles
Estate planning
Wills and probate law
Estate administration
Interstate and overseas estates
Retirement and elder law
Family provision
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Capacity and undue influence
Why we picked it
A Sydney firm that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for both estate planning and estate litigation in NSW, with several partners who are accredited specialists in wills and estates law.
Bartier Perry is a law firm based in Sydney. It provides legal services to business, private clients, insurance and government. The firm has an 83 year history.
What the firm says it handles
Wills & estate planning
Deceased estates
Trusts
Wealth protection
Business succession
Superannuation
Why we picked it
A mid-sized Sydney commercial firm with a dedicated wills and estates team that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for estate planning in NSW.
Makinson d'Apice Lawyers is a law firm based in Sydney and Brisbane that provides legal services Australia-wide. It advises on areas including estate planning, trusts and estate litigation. The firm has operated since 1859.
What the firm says it handles
Estate planning
Trusts
Estate litigation
Probate and estate administration
Enduring powers of attorney
Enduring guardian nominations
Why we picked it
A long-established small Sydney firm that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended for both estate planning and estate litigation in NSW.
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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 Sydney
How does Zoe pick wills and estates lawyers in Sydney?
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 Sydney?
Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Seniors Rights Service and Legal Aid NSW / LawAccess NSW under free options.
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Glass Goodwin specialises in wills and estates law, including estate planning, family trusts, estate administration and estate related disputes. The firm has offices in Sydney and Canberra and includes Law Society Accredited Specialists in Wills & Estates.
What the firm says it handles
Wills and estate planning
Probate and estate administration
Estate litigation
Property (buying and selling)
Why we picked it
A Sydney wills-and-estates specialist that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for both estate planning and estate litigation in NSW.
Bridges Lawyers provides legal services in insolvency, litigation, commercial, property, wills & estates and family law. The firm is based in Sydney and started in 2010; its team has grown to nearly 100 people.
What the firm says it handles
Estate planning
Estate administration
Family provision claims
Testamentary capacity disputes
Trusts disputes
Appointment of alternate decision makers
Why we picked it
A Sydney boutique that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for both estate planning and estate litigation in NSW.
Teece Hodgson & Ward provides legal services in estate planning, wills and estate litigation, and business and property law. The firm is located in Sydney’s central business district.
What the firm says it handles
Estate planning
Wills and probate law
Estate administration
Interstate and overseas estates
Retirement and elder law
Family provision
+1 moreShow fewer
Capacity and undue influence
Why we picked it
A Sydney firm that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for both estate planning and estate litigation in NSW, with several partners who are accredited specialists in wills and estates law.
Bartier Perry is a law firm based in Sydney. It provides legal services to business, private clients, insurance and government. The firm has an 83 year history.
What the firm says it handles
Wills & estate planning
Deceased estates
Trusts
Wealth protection
Business succession
Superannuation
Why we picked it
A mid-sized Sydney commercial firm with a dedicated wills and estates team that Doyle's Guide puts in the First Tier for estate planning in NSW.
Makinson d'Apice Lawyers is a law firm based in Sydney and Brisbane that provides legal services Australia-wide. It advises on areas including estate planning, trusts and estate litigation. The firm has operated since 1859.
What the firm says it handles
Estate planning
Trusts
Estate litigation
Probate and estate administration
Enduring powers of attorney
Enduring guardian nominations
Why we picked it
A long-established small Sydney firm that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended for both estate planning and estate litigation in NSW.
Every wills and estates law firm we could find in Sydney and its suburbs, sorted by number of reviews. It is a list, not a recommendation, and more reviews does not mean a better firm.
166 firms · 169 offices
Phang Legal
★4.9 out of 5· 1,185 Google reviews
Level 3/87 Marsden St, Parramatta NSW 2150
Listed as: Notary public, Business attorney, Divorce lawyer, Elder law attorney
