Wills & Estates Lawyers in Brisbane
Comprehensive estate planning, probate and estate administration support, delivered with clarity and care.
Aitken Partners offers one of Queensland’s leading Wills & Estates services, supporting individuals, families, and executors with reliable legal guidance. Our Brisbane team is highly experienced in estate planning, probate, Letters of Administration, and disputes involving wills or estate distributions.
Whether you are organising your personal affairs, finalising a loved one’s estate, or managing a complex dispute, we provide clear and compassionate legal solutions tailored to your needs.
Wills & Estate Planning
Read MoreWe help you create clear and legally sound documents that protect your assets and ensure your wishes are respected.
- Wills: Drafting and updating legally valid wills.
- Enduring Powers of Attorney: Appoint trusted decision-makers for financial and personal matters.
- Advance Health Directives: Document future medical treatment preferences.
- Complex estates: Planning for blended families, businesses, trusts and tax considerations.
Probate & Estate Administration
Read MoreWe support executors and next-of-kin through the legal and practical responsibilities of finalising an estate.
- Grant of Probate: When a valid will exists.
- Letters of Administration: For estates without a will.
- Executor support: Managing assets, liabilities, distributions and compliance.
- Estate disputes: Guidance when beneficiaries disagree.
Contested Wills & Estate Disputes
Read MoreWe represent executors, beneficiaries, and family members in disputes involving wills and estates, including:
- Family provision claims: Seeking fair provision where a will is inadequate.
- Challenging validity: Disputes involving capacity, undue influence or improper execution.
- Executor disputes: Managing conflict between executors and beneficiaries.
- Mediation & negotiation: Resolving disputes efficiently where possible.
Executor & Administrator Support
Read MoreWe guide executors through their legal duties with clarity and confidence.
- Understanding legal obligations as an executor or administrator.
- Managing estate assets: Property, financial accounts, liabilities and superannuation.
- Preparing estate accounts: Ensuring compliance and transparency.
- Final distributions: Ensuring correct and lawful distribution of assets.
Guardianship & Administration
Read MoreWhen a loved one loses the ability to manage their affairs, we assist families with protective legal processes.
- QCAT applications: Guardianship & administration orders.
- Capacity assessments: Understanding legal capacity requirements.
- Ongoing support: Guiding appointed decision-makers through duties and responsibilities.
We’re behind you. Every step of the way.
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Compassionate Support When It Matters Most
Dealing with estate matters can be deeply personal and emotional. Our Brisbane team adopts a respectful, supportive approach; ensuring you feel heard, informed, and supported throughout the process, whether planning ahead or managing a loved one’s affairs.
Over a Century of
Trusted Legal Excellence
For more than 100 years, Aitken Partners has delivered high-quality legal guidance across Australia. Our Wills & Estates team brings experience, insight, and care to every matter, ensuring your affairs are managed with precision and respect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A valid will must be in writing, signed by the will-maker, and witnessed by two adults present at the same time. The will-maker must also have testamentary capacity and understand what the document means.
If a person passes away without a will, Queensland’s intestacy laws determine how their estate is distributed. This outcome may not reflect the person’s wishes, which is why estate planning is essential.
Probate is a Supreme Court order confirming that a will is valid and that the executor is authorised to manage the estate. Many banks, institutions and government bodies require probate before releasing assets.
Yes. Eligible family members may challenge a will or make a family provision claim if they believe the will does not provide adequate support. Strict time limits apply, so early advice is essential.
Your will should be reviewed every few years or after major life changes such as marriage, divorce, the birth of children, or acquiring significant assets.
Located in Brisbane CBD at Level 19, 10 Eagle Street. We service all Brisbane suburbs, and online consultations are available for clients across Queensland.