We have been recognised by the influential Doyles Guide as:
2022 Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers – Australia
2023 Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers – Queensland (preeminent)
2023 Leading Wills & Estate Litigation Lawyers – Queensland
2023 Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Firms – Queensland
2023 Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firms – Queensland
2022 Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Rising Stars – Queensland
When you need the very best – call us!
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.
We offer a free 10-minute phone consultation
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.
Bryan Mitchell
Accredited Specialist in Succession Law & Principal
Mehera Saunders
Special Counsel & Accredited Specialist in Succession Law (Qld)
Kylee Ghodsi
Senior Associate
Kate Muller
Senior Associate
Naomi Williams
Associate
Benjamin Wollschlager
Solicitor
Emily Rudz
Solicitor
James Mitchell
Solicitor
Our Testimonials
It was a pleasure dealing with Kate and we were extremely happy with her advise.
Kate was professional & very competent. A delight to deal with.
Kate and staff were attentive, patient, and knowledgeable.
Thanks Mitchells for sorting out our estate planning.
Kate Muller is extremely professional in her dealings with us at all times.
I really appreciated the courteous attention to my requirements – and also my attempts at levity in amongst it all.
Keep up caring for your clients. It makes the biggest difference for those looking for professionals in your field.
I am impressed with the basic fact sheets on your website to explain your range of services & FAQ’s in layman’s’ terms. Also, we have dealt fairly exclusively with Bryan and Kate and offer our thanks for their professionalism at all times for both personal and commercial matters.
Our Blog
The Granny Flat Fail. Richardson v Lindsay and how it’s important to get your house in order before you commit.
The Granny Flat Fail Richardson v Lindsay and how it’s important to get your house in order before you commit People are living longer. However, being the surviving spouse and living alone in the large family home, which was once bursting at the seams, can have...
DOES YOUR WILL SAY EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT? RE YU [2013] QSC 322 – The Ambiguity Trap In Wills
DOES YOUR WILL SAY EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT? RE YU [2013] QSC 322 - The Ambiguity Trap In Wills The interpretation of wills can be complex and confusing and the problem with the rise of the DIY will is that although it’s easier than ever to record your wishes on whatever...
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WILLS & BEER Where you should and shouldn’t record your will-RE: Olive BSC 2171/20). Many a brilliant business idea has been written on the back of a beer coaster, just ask Richard Branson who said “The best ideas don’t always need to have detailed financial...
Where We Are
We also have offices in Brisbane City and the Sunshine Coast.