Wills, Structured as Part of a Broader Plan.
At Tony Kelly, we prepare Wills that are carefully aligned with your broader estate planning strategy, ensuring your intentions are carried out with clarity and precision.
More Than a Simple Distribution of Assets.
A properly drafted Will is a fundamental part of any estate plan. For many clients, it is not simply a document that distributes assets, but a structure that determines how those assets are controlled, protected and managed over time.
While a Will sets out who inherits your assets, it also influences how those assets are held and managed after your death, particularly where trusts, tax considerations or asset protection strategies are involved.
We ensure your Will aligns with these broader structures, forming part of a cohesive and considered estate plan rather than operating in isolation.
Structured for Asset Protection & Control.
The adoption of appropriate strategies within your Will is essential to ensure asset protection, taxation efficiency and long-term control.
This often involves the use of discretionary testamentary trust structures, allowing assets to be managed flexibly and protected over time.
Our approach is to ensure your Will not only distributes assets, but also supports protection from future risks, flexibility for beneficiaries, tax-effective outcomes and long-term preservation of wealth.
Aligned With Your Estate Plan.
A Will should never be prepared in isolation. It must align with the broader estate plan, including:
Trusts and business structures
Superannuation arrangements
Powers of attorney
Succession planning considerations
We take a structured approach to ensure all elements of your affairs work together cohesively.
Clarity & Certainty for the Future.
A well-structured Will provides clarity for your beneficiaries and reduces the risk of disputes or unintended outcomes.
It ensures that your intentions are clearly documented and supported over time, shaped by the depth of experience Tony and Claire bring in advising on complex estates and structuring outcomes that extend beyond simple asset distribution.
Trusted by Clients and Advisors.
Posted on Google Vinicius GonçalesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I found Claire and Tony to be professional, efficient, and very kind while helping us with their legal services.Posted on Google Jack VoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend. It's been a pleasure dealing with Tony and Claire.Posted on Google John ChristodoulouTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tony and Claire provided an exceptional level of professionalism, clarity, and care in assisting with the preparation of my wife’s and my wills, enduring guardianship, and enduring power of attorney documents. From the outset, they demonstrated their deep understanding of both the legal and personal importance of these matters, taking the time to explain each component in a way that was clear, thorough, and reassuring. Their attention to detail and ability to anticipate considerations we had not initially thought of gave us great confidence that everything was being handled with the utmost diligence. What stood out most was their genuine commitment to ensuring that our wishes were accurately captured and that we felt fully supported throughout the process. Tony and Claire worked seamlessly as a team, combining technical expertise with a warm, approachable manner that made what can often feel like a complex and daunting task straightforward and stress-free. We would highly recommend their services to anyone seeking thoughtful, expert legal guidance in this important area.Posted on Google Filipa JorgeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 6 out of 5 stars. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Tony and Claire. From start to finish they were professional, friendly, incredibly organised and genuinely empathetic throughout the entire process. They took the time to explain everything clearly, made what could have been an overwhelming process feel straightforward and ensured every detail was handled with care. We always felt listened to and supported. Highly recommend to anyone looking for knowledgeable and compassionate estate planning professionals.Posted on Google AaronTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently completed our Wills and Estate Planning with Tony and Claire. Could not recommend them highly enough, and they helped us through the process, took time to explain concepts to us in easy to understand language, and were always available to answer any questions. They are clearly very passionate about helping people, and protecting assets/setting the family up structurally, and it was a fantastic experience. Thank you again Claire and Tony. Aaron and Rebekah.Posted on Google Glenn WattsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Tony and Claire for preparation of wills and advice on Trusts! We now have comprehensive estate plan which fulfills our wishes - thanks again Tony and ClairePosted on Google StephTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Tony Kelly Lawyer & Estate Planner. Our experience was seamless. Claire was extremely professional and very responsive. We very much appreciated the patience, professionalism and service we received. We always felt in safe, highly competent hands. Thank you Tony and ClairePosted on Google Annie FrazierTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our experience with Tony Kelly Lawyer & Estate Planner was impeccable. Claire Stollery was understanding efficient and extremely knowledgeable in her chosen field. Our experience was also stress free and the process was seamless. Highly recommend Claire to anyone needing Estate Planning. Thanks you Claire. Cheers Les and Annie.Posted on Google Nick STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Claire and Tony provided excellent service in the preparation of our wills.I could not speak more highly of our experience in dealing with them.

