Best wills & estate planning lawyers in Perth Metropolitan
These are the Perth Metropolitan firms where wills, probate and estate planning are a core, named service, not a side offering tacked onto a general practice, ranked using our methodology which weighs rating, review volume, recency and sentiment.
Several of these firms also do heavy family law and criminal defence work, but that side of their practice is judged separately on our best lawyer overall list. Here, the ranking and the picks focus specifically on how each firm handles wills, probate and estate matters.
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
Every single review here is five stars, and each one tells a similar story: Danielle combines real legal skill with genuine warmth when clients are going through probate or updating a will under stress. That consistency across a growing review base is what pushes this firm to the top of the list.
Watch out: Review volume is still modest, so the track record, while spotless, is based on a smaller sample than some competitors.
Services: wills estate planning, family law, law firm, trial attorney
2. Carter Dickens Lawyers
4.4 (70)score 76/100
Carter Dickens' Joondalup office handles wills alongside its larger criminal and family law caseload, with Rachel Robson and Dimitri singled out repeatedly for compassionate, straight-talking advocacy. The high review volume gives this score real weight, though the feedback isn't uniformly positive.
Watch out: A conveyancing client reported multi-year delays and incomplete settlement work, and another flagged bias in a family matter, so ask specifically who will handle your file.
Services: family law, wills estate planning, law firm, trial attorney
3. Meillon & Bright Family Lawyers Fremantle
4.5 (44)score 74/100
Matthew and Chelsea are known for calm, direct communication when estate issues get tangled up with divorce or property settlement. Results on parenting orders and settlements are consistently praised, though the review base is on the smaller side for the confidence this score implies.
Watch out: One client reported paperwork was never filed after mediation and superannuation issues sat unresolved a year later, so confirm follow-through in writing.
Services: family law, wills estate planning, law firm, solicitor
4. Plain Legal
5 (10)score 74/100
Thomas Robertson has built a small but perfect review record handling wills, powers of attorney and guardianship matters, with clients consistently calling out his patience and plain-English explanations. It's a low-volume sample, but every review points the same direction.
Watch out: Only a handful of reviews so far, so treat the perfect rating as promising rather than fully proven.
Services: wills estate planning, personal injury law, family law, law firm
5. Perth Probate Solicitors (Biddulph & Turley Lawyers)
5 (11)score 67/100
Reg Biddulph and his team specialise in probate specifically, and clients repeatedly say they got faster, clearer answers here than at bigger, costlier firms. Fixed pricing and a willingness to tell clients when they don't need ongoing legal help stand out in the feedback.
Watch out: Review count is small (11), all five-star with none lower, so the sample is thin even if consistent.
Services: wills estate planning, law firm, legal services, solicitor
6. Kavanagh Family Lawyers
4.3 (12)score 69/100
Most reviewers describe a knowledgeable, empathetic team that explains legal positions clearly during stressful matters. A couple of more critical reviews, including one alleging the firm didn't listen to a client's side, temper the overall picture.
Watch out: One recent review alleges the firm dismissed her side of the story, and an earlier one cited high costs with poor outcomes.
Services: criminal law, family law, law firm, solicitor
7. Carter Dickens Lawyers
4.7 (12)score 68/100
This Carter Dickens office (a separate listing to their Joondalup branch) has Ben, Jarrod, Jess and Dimitri handling estates alongside family and criminal work, with reviewers praising upfront cost explanations and follow-through to resolution. The review count is modest but the sentiment is strongly positive.
Watch out: Based on a smaller review sample, so the strong rating hasn't been tested at volume yet.
Services: wills estate planning, criminal law, family law, civil law attorney
8. Culshaw Miller Lawyers
4.1 (13)score 66/100
Culshaw Miller has been Law Society accredited since 1997, and named staff like Marcus Easthope and Kylie earn repeat-client loyalty for property law and conveyancing work that often intersects with estate matters. One recent complaint about unanswered contact forms suggests communication isn't always consistent.
Watch out: At least one recent reviewer got no response to a contact form, so follow up directly if you don't hear back quickly.
Services: wills estate planning, commercial business law, conveyancing property law, family law
9. Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky
4.3 (12)score 65/100
Claire Harrison and Daniel Loreck are named for acting fast and explaining legal jargon plainly, with experience across multi-generational estates. The mixed feedback around communication after a retainer is spent means this one suits clients who stay on top of billing conversations.
Watch out: Several reviews mention poor follow-up once retainer funds run out, plus unexplained fees, so clarify billing terms upfront.
Services: wills estate planning, commercial business law, family law, law firm
10. Bespoke Wills and Estates Lawyers
5 (5)score 64/100
Every review for this firm is five stars, with Shirley and Emily Nixon praised for spotting issues that clients would otherwise miss and for making estate planning feel manageable rather than overwhelming. It's a small sample, but the firm's focus is squarely on wills and estates.
Watch out: Only five reviews on record, so this is an early but promising track record rather than a long-proven one.
Services: wills estate planning, conveyancing property law, family law, law firm
11. Adamson and Adamson Lawyers
4.9 (8)score 64/100
Based in Victoria Park, this firm earns praise for getting results without dragging things out, with Olivia singled out for empathy and genuinely investing in client outcomes rather than just billing hours. The review count is small but uniformly strong.
Watch out: Based on only 8 reviews, so it's a limited but consistently positive sample.
Services: family law, civil law attorney, wills estate planning, law firm
12. Robson Legal
5 (18)score 59/100
Natasha and Michael are named again and again for making estate, probate, tax and succession matters straightforward, with reviewers highlighting competitive fees and genuine care during hard times. All reviews on record are five-star, though the score reflects some gaps in recency and verification data.
Watch out: Recency and verification data are weaker here than for other firms on this list, so double-check current availability before relying on older reviews.
Services: family law, wills estate planning, legal services, trial attorney
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Guides before you choose
- Making a valid will in WA: the legal requirements
What actually makes a will legally valid in Western Australia, the common mistakes that cause problems later, and when a DIY will kit falls short.
- Helping an aging parent with a will and power of attorney in Perth
A practical, non-confrontational way to raise wills and powers of attorney with an aging parent, and what documents actually need sorting out.
- Probate and estate administration after a death in WA
A practical guide to what probate actually involves in WA, when it's needed, and the general order administering an estate tends to follow.