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Wills and Estate Lawyers Sydney – Trusted Advice for Estate Planning, Probate & Contested Wills

Many Australians delay their estate planning until it’s too late — leaving loved ones without clear direction and opening the door to unnecessary legal and financial complications.

At Owen Hodge Lawyers, our experienced Wills and estate lawyers in Sydney can help you take control of your future and protect your family. Whether you need to draft a Will, apply for probate, appoint a Power of Attorney, or contest a Will, we provide clear, cost-effective legal advice to ensure your wishes are legally upheld.

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Need help creating an estate plan or a Will? Want to appoint a Power of Attorney or contest a Will? Owen Hodge is here to help.

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Frequently asked questions

The cost of making a Will with a lawyer largely depends on your situation. While a DIY Will may potentially save you money, working with a lawyer will ensure your Will is error-free and a legally binding document.

A beneficiary is a person listed on a Will who is entitled to receive benefits/gifts from a deceased estate. If you’re a beneficiary, learn about the rights of beneficiaries of a Will NSW.

While there is no official reading of a Will in Australia, the executor should administer the estate and read the Will within 12 months of the date of the deceased.

Will planning involves creating a last Will and testament. Estate planning, on the other hand, involves a number of documents that will secure your assets after your death. Estate plans can be beneficial if you own a business, have specific requests, have had more than one marriage or want to donate part of your assets to charity.

Our Will and estate lawyers are also able to advise and assist you in the preparation of Wills and estate planning issues, such as Power of Attorneys and Guardianship appointments. We can also discuss Advance Care Directives with you if you want to leave directions to your guardian should you become incapable of making a health or welfare decision.

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Probate is the legal process where a Will is “proved” to be a valid and true last testament of the deceased. It occurs before an executor can administer a person’s estate and distribute it to the beneficiaries. In order to apply for probate, you need an experienced probate lawyer or trustee company.

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The death of a loved one is a challenging and stressful time, especially if you feel you have been unfairly provided for in a Will (or not provided for at all). If you find yourself in this position, there are legal actions you can take. However, it is important that you know who can contest a Will, because the process can be complicated.

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Effective estate planning gives you certainty and peace of mind — and ensures your family is protected when you’re no longer here. Shockingly, over 40% of Australians die without a valid Will, while many more leave outdated or incomplete documents.

Our estate planning lawyers can assist with:

  • Drafting or updating your Will
  • Appointing an executor and trustee
  • Structuring testamentary trusts or life interests
  • Appointing guardians for minor children
  • Planning the distribution of your estate

We’ll help ensure your Will reflects your current financial and personal circumstances, so that your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

Learn more:

  • How to write a Will
  • Changing your Will
  • Capacity to make a Will

Wills & Estate Team

James Kelly

Wills and Probate Lawyer

Sally Richmond

Property & Estates Lawyer

Alice Holman

Wills & Estate Planning Lawyer

Louise Young

Paralegal

Colin J. Duff

Wills & Estate Planning Lawyer

Richard Farmer

Commercial and Real Estate Consultant

Kristy-Lee Burns

Partner, Commercial & Family Law Specialist

Here’s what our clients are saying

Many Thanks

Many thanks to Christine Vrahas, Alice Holman, and James Kelly for all the time and support that was given leading up to the settlement of my Aunts estate.

D. Rae

Thank You Alice & Team – I would not have survived without you

Dear Alice and the Team,

I would like to thank you and your team for the help and guidance you have given me throughout the year…..

Jan Wilkinson

Thank you Alice Holman and Christine Vrahas

Owen Hodge – particularly Alice Holman and Christine Vrahas, with the help of co-partner James Kelly – were efficacious, pragmatic and most reassuring in the eighteen months we went into battle in a probate case….

M.A.