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Kent has been recommended by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Wills and Estates Litigation Lawyer for the past nine years, receiving this recommendation each year from 2017 to 2025.

Kent has been to Court many times, and he is passionate about his role to provide his clients with their day in Court. Some the published judgements where Kent and the team have been involved in can be viewed here.

Kent is a Board Member of The MND and Me Foundation. Kent’s father, Stephen Dalziel, was diagnosed with MND in 2022. Stephen and the whole Dalziel family received a great deal of support from MND and Me at a time when it was really needed. Kent has joined the board to assist other families in a similar situation to his own.

KELLYANNE ALLWOOD

CONSULTANT

Before joining The Estate Lawyers, Kellyanne was a director of a law firm in New South Wales. She practices in the areas of estate planning, estate administration and claims upon deceased estates. Kellyanne resides in New South Wales and has a hybrid working arrangement where she works for us remotely, with frequent visits to our Brisbane office.

Kellyanne is proud to be an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates in New South Wales. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Canberra and a Master of Laws (Applied Law) majoring in Wills and Estates.

Clients seek Kellyanne’s advice and expertise on a wide range of estate planning issues, ranging from complex strategies for farming families, blended families and vulnerable beneficiaries, to tax effective wills incorporating testamentary trusts and more straightforward planning incorporating financial powers of attorney, guardianship documents and advanced care planning.

Kellyanne understands the difficulties clients experience planning their personal affairs or dealing with the estate of a close friend or relative. She enjoys developing strong relationships with her clients and their other advisors, as well as her professional colleagues and approaches her practice with compassion, empathy and attention to detail.

Kellyanne is a graduate fellow of the College of Law, an active member of the Law Australasia Estate Planning Special Interest Group and provides pro bono legal services to the NSW Cancer Council. She is a member of the NSW Law Society and a past office-bearer of the Albury & District Law Society.

MADELEINE OVENDEN

ASSOCIATE

Madi was admitted as a lawyer after previously working as a paralegal while completing her studies. Madi is experienced in estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation. She has a rural background.

Madi has a strong interest in assisting Executors and Administrators with estate administration work, whether simple or complex. She is experienced in administering multijurisdictional estates. Madi is also passionate about assisting clients in relation to Family Provision Applications.

Madi works for us remotely from the Sunshine Coast, however, she frequently visits our Brisbane office.

Madi is currently away on parental leave.

BRIANNA WEGERT

SOLICITOR

Prior to being admitted as a solicitor, Bri worked with us as a paralegal while completing her Bachelor of Laws and Diploma in Practical Legal Training (PLT).

Since being admitted as a lawyer, Bri works predominantly alongside Kent. Bri enjoys assisting Executors and Administrators in relation to estate administration matters as well as assisting beneficiaries in family provision applications. Bri also has an interest in executor removal applications.

INGER BRECKNELL

SOLICITOR

Inger has a wealth of experience after working in different law firms in a number of roles over several years. Inger currently works closely with Kellyanne and has a particular interest in Estate Planning.

Inger was admitted as a solicitor after obtaining a Bachelor of Laws from CQ University. She is also a qualified Justice of the Peace.

SOPHIE TEMA

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Sophie started working for The Estate Lawyers in 2017 as our office junior. She progressed to be our senior paralegal and thereafter a solicitor after being admitted to practice as a lawyer in 2018. 

After several years of practicing as a solicitor, Sophie now works for us as our Operations Manager to ensure our office runs smoothly and efficiently. Sophie also develops our firm’s precedents.

KRISTIE ALLEN

FINANCE MANAGER

Kristie joined The Estate Lawyers in 2022 after working with Kent several years ago on the Gold Coast.

Kristie manages our firm’s accounts section and works closely with Kent and Sophie to manage our office.

RAYLENE VISSER

SENIOR PARALEGAL

Raylene works in our accounts and HR section and assists our paralegals.

Raylene has extensive previous experience working as a paralegal in several law firms and will go above and beyond to assist you in any way she can.

CARLY PARRY

PARALEGAL

Carly joined The Estate Lawyers after previously working for several other law firms. She has previous experience in multiple areas of law, including property law, criminal law and debt recovery.

Carly assists Kent and Bri with their legal and administrative work. She is fantastic at keeping the team organised.

STELLA ROBINSON

PARALEGAL

Stella joined our team after re-locating to Brisbane from the Sunshine Coast. Stella has previously worked at a law firm in Noosa Heads and has experience in wills and estates, property law and commercial law. Stella assists Paul with his legal work.

Stella has recently obtained a Bachelor of Laws from QUT. She is currently completing her Diploma in Practical Legal Training (PLT) and will soon be admitted to practice as a solicitor. Stella also holds a Bachelor of Commerce obtained from the University of Sydney.

SIOBHAN CALLUM

PARALEGAL

Siobhan works with Kent and Bri to assist them with their legal work.

Siobhan has recently obtained a Bachelor of Laws from QUT. She is currently completing her Diploma in Practical Legal Training (PLT) and will soon be admitted to practice as a solicitor. Siobhan has prior experience in both the legal and hospitality industries.

RILEY COUSINS

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Riley is currently in his third year of a Bachelor of Laws at James Cook University and works in our administrative team while completing his studies.

With previous experience in Family Law, Riley is able to assist clients with confidence and ease.

KATIE PROVE

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Katie works for us part-time in our administration team. She is studying a Bachelor of Laws and Psychology at QUT.

Katie has a background in hospitality and retail work.

ROY CRAIG

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Roy works in our administration team on a part-time basis. Roy is currently completing his Honours in Psychological Science at the University of Queensland.

Roy has a background in hospitality and call centre work.