Legal Resources
General information about probate and estate administration, with verified legal resources added as they are reviewed.
Free & low-cost legal help
Start with free legal information and advice (if eligible) before paying for a private solicitor. Free options appear first.
ELUMMA puts useful free and low-cost help first. Paid partnerships do not determine this order.
Community Legal Centres Australia
FREEFind a local community legal centre. Most provide free legal advice and some casework, especially for people who cannot afford a private lawyer. Services vary by centre.
Eligibility: Eligibility and services vary by centre. Use the national finder to locate your nearest centre and check what they offer.
ASIC's MoneySmart — Wills & powers of attorney
FREEFree, plain-English government information about making a Will, what makes it valid, and powers of attorney. Information only — it is not a Will-drafting service and does not replace legal advice.
Eligibility: Available to everyone.
National Legal Aid
FREE IF ELIGIBLEFree legal information, and — subject to a means test — legal advice and representation. Start with your state or territory Legal Aid commission, which can direct you to the right help for Wills, estates and disputes.
Eligibility: Legal aid advice and representation depend on your legal matter, financial circumstances and state/territory. General legal information is free; ongoing help is means-tested.
Private solicitor (paid professional help)
FEE APPLIESFor complex Wills, estates, disputes, blended families, trusts, businesses, overseas assets or capacity concerns, a private solicitor provides tailored legal advice and document drafting. Free preliminary legal information does not include drafting a Will — drafting is a paid service.
Eligibility: Anyone; fees apply. Ask for an upfront, written estimate before proceeding. Use your state or territory Law Society to find a solicitor.