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The Estate Lawyers

The Estate Lawyers

4.9(86 reviews)See reviews ↓·Brisbane

About the company

The Estate Lawyers is a boutique law firm founded in 2012. It was originally formed as the Wills and Deceased Estates section of McCowans Solicitors. The original directors were Kent Dalziel, Ranald McCowan and Gerard Murphy; Kent Dalziel is now the sole director. The firm practices solely in Queensland Will and estate law. It has been recommended by Doyle’s Guide for Wills and Estates Litigation for the past eight years, from 2019 to 2026. The firm is a member of the Law Australasia group.

It services clients in any Queensland based Will and estate matter and can represent clients who reside in Queensland, interstate or overseas. Its services include contesting a Will, challenging an unfair Will, holding executors to account, defending inheritance, estate administration and grants of probate, power of attorney breaches, and superannuation death benefits. The firm offers fixed fees for all of its work.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Estate administration and wills recur as the central work described by those who have dealt with this Brisbane practice, and the praise is consistent across that theme. More than one customer describes the handling of deceased estates as expert and well organised, noting that complicated matters were clarified step by step and that the process felt seamless from start to finish.

An aspect raised across a number of reviews is clear communication, with clients kept informed of developments and interstate parties finding that guidance arrived promptly and could be depended upon. Named staff feature prominently: Kent is thanked for professionalism and leadership, Inger for compassion and hard work on complex estate matters, Paul for patience, responsiveness and guidance through letters of administration and subsequent disputes, while Kellyanne and Charlotte are acknowledged for attention to detail.

The firm's kindness and understanding during difficult family circumstances are mentioned frequently, as is quick completion, including documents wrapped up the day after they were received. Wills updates and estate sales are also noted, with the same care applied to explaining the available options. Confidence in the team and the outcomes achieved, rather than any single matter, is the impression left by the feedback, particularly the sensitive handling of estates where family and property interests intersect.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Denise Anthony23 July 2026

Many many thanks to Inger from the Brisbane office who worked really hard to assist me in managing recent complex estate matters. Even with me living interstate communication was easy with the advice timely and reliable. Very close to final settlement now so thanks again Inger.

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Serena Kearney8 July 2026

The Estate Lawyers handled my request efficiently and professionally. Once the documents were received by them, it was all finalised the next day. I would recommend The Estate Lawyers 100%

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Geoff Gale18 June 2026

Cannot thank all the team at The Estate Lawyers for their expertise & attention to detail over the last three years or so. Also a heartfelt thank you to them for their wonderful support & communication to me during our whole journey together. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending The Estate Lawyers, they did an excellent job for the Estate.

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john jugum7 May 2026

I engaged the Estate Lawyers as I needed to sort out my late uncle’s estate. Given I live in Melbourne and my uncle passed away in Queensland they were recommended to me by a local lawyer. I couldn’t be happier with the service and results they obtained whilst delivering exceptionally compassionate understanding. Inger was fantastic to deal with and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Estate Lawers.

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Mitchell Fegan13 April 2026

My wife and I recently updated our wills with Estate Lawyers. Inger and the team were very helpful in stepping us through the options and process. I would definitely recommend Estate Lawyers.

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Will West13 April 2026

Dear Kent, Kellyanne & Charlotte, I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside many professionals in my Real Estate career, your team truly stands out. Estate sales can often be complex and sensitive and your expertise, clear communication, and attention to detail made the entire process seamless for us. This was a very challenging situation and you handled it with professionalism and care, ensuring the best possible outcome for all parties. I’m genuinely grateful to have been trusted to work alongside you all with this sale and if anyone is looking for an Estate firm that is knowledgeable, reliable, detailed and exceptional in handling estate matters, I couldn’t recommend them more highly. Thanks again for choosing Lacey West and myself as your agent. Best Regards Will West and the team at Lacey West

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Emaline Bremner21 March 2026

We had a really positive experience working with this team on a number of will and estate matters. They were consistently professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly approachable throughout the entire process. What stood out most was the personal touch. Taking the time to speak with us over the phone rather than relying solely on email at first contact made a huge difference. Then when meeting in person they explained everything clearly, listened carefully to our concerns, and never made us feel rushed or time-bound. They were also very upfront about the process from the beginning, which gave us confidence and peace of mind. Overall, a genuinely friendly, supportive, and highly professional service that we really appreciated.

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Contact
+61732292215theestatelawyers.com.au22/69 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Working hours
Monday08:30–17:00
Tuesday08:30–17:00
Wednesday08:30–17:00
Thursday08:30–17:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed