Best wills & estate planning lawyers in Perth Metropolitan
These are the 12 Perth Metropolitan firms where wills and estate planning is a core specialty, not a side service, ranked using our methodology which weighs rating, review volume, recency and sentiment together.
Looking for a lawyer for a different matter, like family law, conveyancing or criminal defence? See our best lawyer overall list, which ranks firms across all practice areas rather than estate specialists alone.
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to wills & estate planning, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
1. Legato Law
5 (18)score 81/100
Legato Law tops the list on the strength of a perfect five-star record, with every review pointing to Danielle's mix of legal skill and genuine warmth during hard family moments. It's a smaller review base, but the consistency of the praise across probate and will matters is striking.
Watch out: Review volume is modest (18 reviews), so treat the perfect score as an early strong signal rather than a huge sample.
Services: wills estate planning, family law, law firm, trial attorney
2. Carter Dickens Lawyers
4.4 (71)score 76/100
Carter Dickens brings a much larger review base than most on this list, with named lawyers like Rachel Robson and Dimitri drawing consistent praise for outcomes and personal follow-up. Most feedback is strongly positive, though a minority flag real problems on complex matters.
Watch out: A minority of reviewers report stalled progress and unclear communication on more complex cases.
Services: family law, wills estate planning, law firm, trial attorney
3. Meillon & Bright Family Lawyers Fremantle
4.6 (45)score 75/100
Meillon & Bright's Fremantle team, especially Emma, Matthew Kinder, Chelsea and Kristie Smith, gets consistent praise for patient guidance and strong negotiated outcomes. One detailed complaint about unresolved superannuation and unfiled orders keeps this a cautious inclusion.
Watch out: One reviewer reported a large bill alongside unfiled orders and an unresolved issue a year on.
Services: family law, trial attorney, wills estate planning, law firm
4. Plain Legal
5 (9)score 73/100
Plain Legal has a small but unanimous set of five-star reviews, all crediting Thomas with clear explanations and a willingness to adapt his advice to each client's circumstances. It's a low-volume signal, but every review tells the same story of care and clarity.
Watch out: Only 9 reviews on record, so this is a promising but early track record.
Services: wills estate planning, law firm, conveyancing property law, family law
5. Leach Legal - Family Lawyers Perth
4.7 (35)score 73/100
Leach Legal earns its place through clear, upfront cost guidance and a knowledgeable team, with most reviewers happy with prompt resolution. Two detailed negative reviews about pressure toward mediation and heavy correspondence temper the overall picture.
Watch out: A couple of reviewers felt pressured toward mediation or found the correspondence volume overwhelming.
Services: wills estate planning, free consultation, commercial business law, family law
6. Kavanagh Family Lawyers
4.3 (12)score 69/100
Kavanagh Family Lawyers draws praise for a team approach that explains legal positions in plain language during emotionally difficult matters. A couple of pointed complaints about being dismissed or overcharged mean this sits lower on trust despite the empathy on show.
Watch out: One recent review alleges the firm did not properly hear her side of the story.
Services: criminal law, family law, law firm, legal services
7. Carter Dickens Lawyers
4.7 (12)score 67/100
This second Carter Dickens listing shows Ben, Jarrod, Jess and Dimitri handling estates alongside family and criminal work, with clients noting upfront costs and timely document preparation. It's a smaller, slightly older review set than its sister listing.
Watch out: Review recency lags behind other firms on this list, so recent service quality is less certain.
Services: wills estate planning, criminal law, family law, trial attorney
8. Culshaw Miller Lawyers
4.1 (13)score 65/100
Culshaw Miller has been Law Society accredited since 1997 and counts repeat clients across decades, with Marcus Easthope and Kylie named for diligence in property and family matters. One recent complaint about unanswered contact forms suggests communication can be inconsistent.
Watch out: A recent reviewer reported no response to contact form inquiries.
Services: wills estate planning, criminal law, commercial business law, family law
9. Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky
4.3 (12)score 65/100
Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky's Claire Harrison and Daniel Loreck are praised for moving fast in urgent family and estate matters and explaining legal jargon clearly. Reviews also flag poor follow-up once a retainer is exhausted, so it's a mixed but capable option.
Watch out: Some reviewers report poor communication and unexplained fees once the retainer runs out.
Services: wills estate planning, commercial business law, family law, legal services
10. Bespoke Wills and Estates Lawyers
5 (5)score 64/100
Bespoke Wills and Estates Lawyers specialises purely in this area, and every review (a small set of five) is five-star, crediting Shirley and Emily Nixon with spotting issues clients miss and making the process approachable. Operating seven days a week adds practical flexibility.
Watch out: Only 5 reviews on record and the most recent activity trails the rest of this list.
Services: wills estate planning, conveyancing property law, family law, law firm
11. Appius Lawyers
3.4 (14)score 61/100
Appius Lawyers has staff like Daniel and Yashar Bahmani who clients say explain complex matters clearly and deliver favourable outcomes when things go well. But multiple detailed reports of fees ballooning well past original quotes make this a firm to approach with a clear costs agreement in writing.
Watch out: Several reviewers report fees escalating far beyond initial quotes, in one case from $6,000 to $20,000.
Services: trial attorney, family law, wills estate planning, law firm
12. Robson Legal
5 (18)score 59/100
Robson Legal's reviews are unanimously five-star, with Natasha and Michael repeatedly credited for plain-language handling of estate, probate, tax and succession matters at competitive prices. The lack of recent review activity is the main reason it sits where it does despite the strong sentiment.
Watch out: Review activity appears to have gone quiet recently, so it's worth confirming current availability.
Services: family law, wills estate planning, legal services, trial attorney
What decides who ranks first?
| Signal | Weight |
|---|---|
| Review sentiment | 28% |
| Google rating | 26% |
| Review volume | 20% |
| Profile completeness | 16% |
| Review recency | 10% |
Ranking data checked 2026-09-05 · Full methodology ›
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