Estate planning organiser books in Australia, side by side
Estate planning books sold in Australia come in two kinds: guides you read, which explain wills, probate, trusts and super, and organisers you fill in with your own accounts, wishes and contacts for your executor. Of the five below, Andrew Simpson's Wills and Estate Planning and No Loose Ends are guides to read, and The Essential Estate Planner, Bilson Law's Estate Planning Workbook and The Estate Organiser are organisers to fill in.
How we compared: on 4 Nov 2026 we read each book's own listing (publisher, maker or Australian retailer) and recorded only what it states. We have not rated or reviewed any of them. We make The Estate Organiser, so please read its row with that in mind.
Prices and details correct as at 4 November 2026. Prices can change, so check the seller's page before you buy.
The comparison
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| Book | Who makes it | Format | Price (AUD) | Australian-specific | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| That's usThe Estate Organiser | The Estate Organiser, Australian Edition | Fillable PDF, or printed coil-bound book plus the PDF | $79 digital; $149 printed and digital | Yes: Australian edition, covers super and Centrelink | Recording your own accounts, logins and wishes in one place for your executor, typed or by hand |
| The Essential Estate Planner (Nikki Boyd) | Paige Tate & Co. / Blue Star Press (US) | Printed hardcover 6-ring binder with a document pocket | $111.99 at Readings | Not stated; published in the US | Filling in your estate and funeral plans by hand in a binder you can add pages to |
| Estate Planning Workbook (Bilson Law) | Bilson Law, a NSW Central Coast law firm; designed by its Principal Solicitor | Printed booklet, posted or collected from the Erina office | $38.00 | Made by an Australian (NSW) firm; the listing does not name a state's law | A short paper workbook to sit alongside a will and power of attorney |
| Wills and Estate Planning: The Essential Guide for Australians, 3rd edition (Andrew Simpson) | John Wiley & Sons Australia | Paperback and e-book (a guide to read, not to fill in) | $34.95 paperback, $22.99 e-book (Wiley) | Yes | Understanding wills, trusts, super and tax before you see a lawyer |
| No Loose Ends (Adam Zuckerman) | John Wiley & Sons (US) | Hardcover and e-book (a guide to read, not to fill in) | $57.95 hardcover, $37.99 e-book (Wiley) | Not stated; published in the US | A plain-English read on the whole end-of-life process, from wills to funerals and digital assets |
Each book in brief
That's usThe Estate Organiser
The Estate Organiser is a fill-in workbook for your accounts, passwords, wishes and final instructions, sold as a fillable PDF for $79 or as a printed, coil-bound book plus the PDF for $149, with free shipping in Australia stated on the page. It is written for Australia and includes sections on superannuation and Centrelink, plus notification letters and an expense log for the executor. You fill it in on your own computer or by hand, so your entries stay with you and are not kept in an online account. Its own page describes it as a record-keeping tool, not a will and not legal or financial advice. (Source: theestateorganiser.com.au/the-estate-organiser/, checked 4 Nov 2026.)
The Essential Estate Planner by Nikki Boyd
This is a hardcover 6-ring binder published in July 2025 by Paige Tate & Co., listed by Readings under Blue Star Press with the United States as its country. The publisher describes it as an estate and funeral planner for people aged 50 and over, with funeral pages, digital asset pages and an interior pocket for documents. Readings lists it at A$111.99, out of stock in store and available to order online. The listings we read do not say which country's laws it is written around. (Sources: penguinrandomhouse.com and readings.com.au, checked 4 Nov 2026.)
Bilson Law Estate Planning Workbook
Bilson Law, a law firm on the NSW Central Coast, sells this workbook through its own online shop for $38.00. The listing says it was designed by the firm's Principal Solicitor, Jacqui Bilson, to gather the information an executor or attorney will need, such as insurance, utilities, bank accounts and household details. It is a hard copy booklet, posted to you or collected from the firm's Erina office, and the listing says it is not a legally binding document. No edition year is shown. (Source: bilsonlaw.com.au/product/estate-planning-workbook/, checked 4 Nov 2026.)
Wills and Estate Planning: The Essential Guide for Australians by Andrew Simpson
This is a guide to read, now in its 3rd edition (2025), from John Wiley & Sons Australia. Some Australian listings use the title The Australian Guide to Wills and Estate Planning for the same author's book. Wiley describes it as a guide for beginners covering assets, drafting a will, trusts, superannuation, tax and choosing an estate planner. It costs $34.95 in paperback or $22.99 as an e-book from Wiley, and Readings lists the paperback at $34.99. (Sources: wiley.com/en-au and readings.com.au, checked 4 Nov 2026.)
No Loose Ends by Adam Zuckerman
No Loose Ends: The Smart & Slightly Morbid Guide to Estate Planning & End-of-Life Tasks was published by Wiley in 2026 and is a guide to read rather than a workbook. The author is an attorney, and Readings lists the United States as the book's country; the listings do not say it is written for Australian law. It covers wills, trusts, caregiving, funeral decisions, digital assets and what happens after a death. Wiley lists it at $57.95 in hardcover and $37.99 as an e-book. (Sources: wiley.com/en-au and readings.com.au, checked 4 Nov 2026.)
How to choose
Start by deciding whether you want to learn or to record. If you want to understand how wills, trusts and super work before you see a solicitor, a guide such as Andrew Simpson's (written for Australia) or No Loose Ends (published in the US) suits that job. If you want to write down your own accounts, contacts and wishes so your executor can find them, you want an organiser. Among the organisers, the format matters most: The Essential Estate Planner and the Bilson Law workbook are paper only, and The Estate Organiser comes as a fillable PDF, with a printed copy as an option. Some people use one of each, a guide to learn from and an organiser to fill in.
Whichever you pick, an organiser sits alongside a valid will and powers of attorney. It does not replace them.
Questions
What is the difference between an estate planning guide and an organiser?
A guide explains how estate planning works, such as wills, probate, trusts and super. An organiser is a workbook you fill in with your own details, such as accounts, insurance, where your logins are kept and funeral wishes, so the people handling your affairs can find them. Of the books on this page, Andrew Simpson's and No Loose Ends are guides, and the other three are organisers.
Which of these books are written for Australia?
The Estate Organiser (Australian Edition) and Andrew Simpson's Wills and Estate Planning: The Essential Guide for Australians say so in their own listings. The Bilson Law workbook is made by a NSW law firm. The Essential Estate Planner and No Loose Ends are published in the US, and their listings do not say they are written for Australian law.
Does an estate planning organiser replace a will?
No. An organiser is a record of information, and the makers of The Estate Organiser and the Bilson Law workbook both say theirs is not a will or a legally binding document. Estate laws vary across Australian states and territories, so speak to a qualified professional about your will and powers of attorney.
Can I fill one in on my computer?
The Estate Organiser's digital edition is a fillable PDF, according to its page. The Essential Estate Planner and the Bilson Law workbook are listed as printed only. Andrew Simpson's book and No Loose Ends come as e-books, but they are guides to read rather than forms to fill in.
Where can I buy these books in Australia?
The Estate Organiser is sold from theestateorganiser.com.au. The Bilson Law workbook is sold from bilsonlaw.com.au. Andrew Simpson's book and No Loose Ends are sold by Wiley and by Australian bookshops including Readings, and The Essential Estate Planner is listed by Readings to order online.
Educational content only. Not legal, financial or tax advice. Estate laws vary across Australian states and territories. Always consult a qualified professional about your specific situation.