Legal Expertise
Contesting A Will
You may wish to contest a will because you’ve been left out of the will, the will is missing or unclear, or if you suspect the will-maker was coerced or lacked capacity to make a will.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning service will provide you with peace of mind after finalising your will and other necessary documents. We also ensure that following your death, those who will administer and benefit from your will enjoy peace of existence.
Estate Administration
Executors of an estate have an obligation to engage in the due administration of the estate. Enormous obligations are cast upon an executor to gather in the estate, pay all testamentary debts and expenses and to distribute the estate in a correct and legal way.
Elder Law
Financial elder abuse is becoming more common. It is the improper or illegal use of an older person’s funds, property or resources. We believe it’s important to protect seniors against exploitation and abuse.
Who We Are
Estate Battles is a specialty service provided by Mitchells Solicitors, and concentrates on contesting wills and will disputes, estate planning, wills, executor disputes, estate administration and elder abuse. Bryan Mitchell, the principal of Mitchells Solicitors, is an Accredited Specialist in Succession Law (wills and estates) and can offer expert advice. We can help you with wills, estate planning, trust law, will disputes, executor disputes, elder law and estate administration.
More recently Bryan and the firm Mitchells was recognised by the influential Doyles Guide as:
- 2025 Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers – Queensland (Preeminent)
- 2025 Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Firms – Queensland
- 2025 Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers – Queensland (Leading)
- 2025 Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firms – Queensland
- 2024 Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers – Australia (Recommended)
When you need the very best – call us!

Bryan Mitchell
Principal & Accredited Specialist in Succession Law

Kate Muller
Special Counsel

Kylee Ghodsi
Senior Associate

Naomi Williams
Associate

Benjamin Wollschlager
Associate

Emily Rudz
Associate

James Mitchell
Solicitor

Mina Matsuoka
Solicitor

Amy Fouche
Solicitor
Testimonials
Our Blog
The Perils of Executor Disputes and the Importance of Choosing Wisely
The Perils of Executor Disputes and the Importance of Choosing Wisely Estate administration can be an intricate and emotionally charged process, which is only exacerbated when disputes occur among executors. The recent Queensland case of Re Franks [2021] QSC 134 is a...
Leaving Your Success Story To The Next Generation (And Their Spouses). Aronis v Aronis [2022 ] QSC 39
Leaving Your Success Story To The Next Generation (And Their Spouses) Aronis v Aronis [2022 ] QSC 39 Meet the Aronis family, the very definition of a success story. George and Maria emigrated to Australia in 1959 along with their son Paul and their daughter Matty and...
The Charity Ambiguity Trap & How To Avoid It. Banwell v Attorney-General [2020] QSC 239
The Charity Ambiguity Trap & How To Avoid It Banwell v Attorney-General [2020] QSC 239 There’s no better way for your estate to make a difference then to leave a gift in your will to charity. Charities will always be the most grateful of beneficiaries no matter...
Where We Are
Level One, Moorooka Mall
147 Beaudesert Rd
Moorooka QLD 4105
We also have offices in the Brisbane CBD | Aspley | Sunshine Coast.




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