Tony Kelly

Tony Kelly, admitted to practice law in 1973 and the founder of his own firm, offers over fifty years of exemplary legal experience. He is particularly skilled in advising clients in blended relationships, crafting intricate estate plans that include discretionary testamentary trust structures and essential documentation such as agreements for mutual wills and bespoke powers of attorney. This assures that all assets are managed appropriately, considering any legal structures established during the testator's lifetime and any changes after their passing. In addition to estate planning, Tony provides specialised succession advice to business enterprises, addressing inter-generational change with solutions like trust deeds and buy/sell arrangements. For families with substantial wealth, he guides the establishment of private office structures to preserve capital for future generations, leveraging insights from his role as the Australian representative of the Global Partnership group. Tony also caters to primary producers, crafting tailored succession plans for families where farming operations are the primary asset. Recognised as a leading Wealth Management and Succession Planning practitioner by Best Lawyers, Tony remains committed to delivering strategic and nuanced legal counsel.