Who we are

At Border Wills & Probate, we help individuals and families navigate estate planning, wills, and probate with clarity and care. We know legal matters can feel overwhelming, especially during difficult times — that’s why we focus on plain-English guidance and practical solutions.

Our mission is to provide exceptional legal advice in a cost friendly way, and we are dedicated to making legal services more accessible, particularly to our local community.

Whether you’re planning for the future, managing an estate, or acting as an executor, we work with you at your pace, explaining each step and helping you make informed decisions.

Based in the Border region, our team supports clients across Wodonga, Albury, and surrounding areas, combining local knowledge with years of experience to make the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

We look forward to the opportunity to serve you with the same dedication and integrity that has been the cornerstone of our practice for years.

Steven Hopper

Our principal lawyer, Steven Hopper, brings over 15 years of legal experience. Throughout his career, Steven has worked with both small and large firms in the Albury-Wodonga region, honing his expertise in property law, conveyancing, and wills and estates. His in-depth knowledge of these areas enables him to deliver personalised, practical legal solutions that address each client's unique needs.

Steven takes a hands-on, personal approach to every case, aiming to make the legal process as comfortable and transparent as possible for his clients. Whether you're navigating property transactions, drafting a will, or dealing with probate matters, Steven and his team are here to provide the expert guidance you need—delivered with care, professionalism, and integrity.

Outside of his legal practice, Steven is a proud father of three young children. He enjoys trail running, mountain biking, and coaching soccer in the local community. Steven values a healthy work-life balance and is committed to fostering meaningful connections within the area, both through his professional work and personal activities.

Steven’s Qualifications:

  • Associate Law Degree

  • Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies (Conveyancing)

  • Bachelor of Laws

  • Graduate Diploma of Law (Legal Practice)

  • Lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales

  • Solicitor Member of the Law Society of Victoria

  • Solicitor of the High Court of Australia

Meet the Border Wills & Probate Team

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    Steven Hopper

    PRINCIPAL LAWYER

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    Brittany Willis

    SOLICITOR

  • Erin Sumpton, Paralegal - Border Wills and Probate, Albury Wodonga & Surrounds

    Erin Sumpton

    PARALEGAL

  • Ashleigh Van Breda, Paralegal - Border Wills and Probate, Albury Wodonga & Surrounds

    Ashleigh Van Breda

    PARALEGAL

  • Administration - Border Wills and Probate, Albury Wodonga & Surrounds

    Rosie Ellis

    PARALEGAL

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