Mitchells Solicitors
Specialising in Wills and Estates, Trust and Elder Law
Legal Expertise
Will disputes can flare for many reasons. Here are some common ones:
- A Will does not make sense.
- The Will may have been prepared by a person who benefits under the Will.
- It may have been signed by the deceased who at the time was quite vulnerable or who may have lacked the capacity to do a Will.
Mitchells Solicitors specialises in succession planning, including wills, trusts, estate planning, estate litigation, Will disputes and estate administration.
Making or changing a Will, usually referred to as estate planning, addresses two basic questions:
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 is all about the law for older Australians and the unique circumstances they face.
We can advise you in all areas of elder law, including:
- Making or amending a Will
- Social security
Sometimes it may be advantageous to form one or more trusts whilst you are alive for a great number of purposes which broadly speaking include two ideas:
· Risk;
Disabilities take various forms. The disability may be a slight or severe physical disability or it may be a slight or severe intellectual disability. Sometimes it is a combination of both. Everyone is different.
About Us
How you can benefit from our expertise
When you need the very best advice
Mitchells Solicitors delivers quality advice, friendly service and thorough solutions to your legal problems.
The firm has expertise in particular areas of law, most significantly in the areas of wills, trusts, estate disputes and litigation, elder law, and the law for disabled children and adults.
Our values are:
HONESTY
STRENGTH
EXCELLENCE
Accredited Specialists in Wills & Estates in Queensland
Who We Are
Bryan Mitchell
Principal & Accredited Specialist in Succession Law
Bryan Mitchell
Bryan assists clients in Wills and Estates, Trusts and Elder Law. His expertise is recognised by the Queensland Law Society, being an Accredited Specialist in Succession Law. There are presently only 45 such specialists out of roughly 13,000 lawyers in Queensland.
More recently Bryan and the firm Mitchells was recognised by the influential Doyles Guide as:
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2024 Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers – Queensland (Preeminent)
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2024 Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Law Firms – Queensland (Second Tier)
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2024 Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers – Queensland (Leading)
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2024 Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firms – Queensland (Second Tier)
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2024 Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers – Australia (Recommended)
When you need the very best – call us!
Kylee Ghodsi
Senior Associate
Kate Muller
Senior Associate
Naomi Williams
Associate
Sally Scott
Solicitor
Benjamin Wollschlager
Solicitor
Emily Rudz
Solicitor
James Mitchell
Solicitor
Tim O'Dwyer
Consultant & Notary Public
George Edser
Consultant
Testimonials
The attention to detail, a clear explanation of the best options and translating Legal terminology so I could understand, personalized, friendly, patience, understanding and looking after my best interests. Why would I ever use another Solicitor besides Mitchells! Thank you
Rita L.
Very satisfied with professional advice, actions taken and very comfortable with the estate planning arrangements. Thank You
Michelle H.
Both Kate Muller and Ben Wollschlager were wonderful to deal with. They treated us with respect, clearly explained everything we needed to know to make informed decisions and conducted themselves in a professional manner at all times. We are extremely grateful to Mitchell’s Solicitors for their assistance and advice in our matter.
Angela M.
SUPERLATIVE REVIEW FOR A SUPERLATIVE SERVICE
David G.
It was a pleasure dealing with Kate and we were extremely happy with her advise.
Gwyneth P.
I am grateful for the kindness and empathy shown to me by everyone. It made dealing with a difficult situation so much easier.
Glenda B.
I am grateful for the professional and understanding approach by Staff, especially when stressful issues arose.
Kay T.
Kate was knowledgeable and very professional throughout our estate planning meetings.
Malcolm N.
News & Resources
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 real-life example highlighting the challenges of estate...
![Leaving Your Success Story To The Next Generation (And Their Spouses). Aronis v Aronis [2022 ] QSC 39](https://mitchellsol.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Leaving-Your-Success-Story-To-The-Next-Generation-And-Their-Spouses-400x250.png)
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 Peter and their daughter Matty and purchased a small corner shop with a flat above to live in and where Matty worked when she was not...
![The Charity Ambiguity Trap & How To Avoid It. Banwell v Attorney-General [2020] QSC 239](https://mitchellsol.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/The-Charity-Ambiguity-Trap-How-To-Avoid-It-400x250.png)
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
We also have offices in the Brisbane CBD and the Sunshine Coast.