--- title: "Kelly Gatehouse" url: https://nurturelaw.com.au/kelly-gatehouse/ type: page date: 2024-11-01 modified: 2026-07-01 markdown_url: https://nurturelaw.com.au/kelly-gatehouse.md author: "Kelly Gatehouse" --- # Kelly Gatehouse # Kelly Gatehouse [BOOK A FREE CHAT](https://calendly.com/nurturelaw) ![](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/EVE4390-768x1152.jpg) ## Hi, I’m Kelly Gatehouse #### Principal Lawyer and Director of Nurture Law I’m a wife, mum and step-mum, and the founder of Nurture Law. I started this firm to change the way people experience estate law—clear, compassionate, and modern. After years of working in top-tier firms and being recognised as a leading estate lawyer in Australia, I wanted to build something that puts people first, grounded in kindness, integrity and open communication—including about pricing. Growing up in a small family business taught me the importance of legacy. Helping clients protect theirs is at the heart of everything I do. When I’m not practicing law, you’ll usually find me camping, travelling, or spending time with my family. ### Qualifications and awards With over 10 years of experience working in wills, estate planning, estate administration, probate and estate disputes, I can certainly help you with ease. ![LLM Applied Law](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Collaw-Logo-e1624430072553.png) ##### Postgraduate specialisation - Master of Laws (Majoring in Wills and Estates). [![STEP Advising Families Across Generations](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/STEP_Logo_Strap_RGB-1024x354.jpg)](https://www.step.org/directory/members/ms-kelly-gatehouse-003c000001gke7giaa) ##### Recognised Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Six years as a committee member of the STEP Queensland Branch. [![Best Lawyers](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/best-lawyers.png)](https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/kelly-gatehouse/239164) ##### Recognised in The Best Lawyers™ in Australia for Trusts and Estates (2020-2026). [![2025-Women-in-Law-Finalists_Seals_Partner-of-the-Year-SME-Law](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Women-in-Law-Finalists_Seals_Partner-of-the-Year-SME-Law-1024x938.png)](https://doylesguide.com/leading-estates-litigation-lawyers-queensland-2025/) ##### A Finalist in the 2025 Women In Law Awards - Partner of The Year Small Law Firm [![Doyles Award 2025 Estates Litigation](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Estates-Litigation-Leading-2025.png)](https://doylesguide.com/leading-estates-litigation-lawyers-queensland-2025/) ##### Recognised as a leading Queensland Wills and Estate Litigation Lawyer [![Doyles Award - Estate Litigation 2025](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Estates-Litigation-Recommended-2025.png)](https://doylesguide.com/leading-wills-estates-succession-planning-law-firms-queensland-2025/) ##### Nurture Laws has been Recognised as a leading Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firm in Queensland [![Recommended Doyles Award 2025 - Wills & Estates](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Wills-Estates-Recommended-2025-1.png)](https://doylesguide.com/leading-estates-litigation-lawyers-queensland-2024/) ##### Nurture Laws has been Recognised as a leading Wills, Estate & Succession Law Firm in Queensland ![Winner Certificate for xCellence in Legal Services](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-BX-Winner-1024x724.jpeg) ##### Winner of the 2025 Bx Business xCellence Awards in the Category of Legal Services ![CLM Inspire Awards Finalist Excellence Awards](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-CLM-Excellence-Award-Finalist-Black-White-Grey-Round-Monogram-Typography-Logo.png) ##### A Finalist in the 2025 Connecting Lawery Mums Inspire Awards in the Category of Excellence ![Australian Professionals Small Business Champion Awards logo](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-Professionals-Champions_2025_Blue_Finalist_Logo.png) ##### A Finalist in the 2025 Australian Professionals Small Business Champion Awards in the Category of Legal Services ![Bronze Award in Legal Services - ausmumpreneur 2025](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Bronze-Legal-Services-Aus-Mumpreneur-1024x1024.png) ##### Bronze Winner - 2025 Aus Mumpreneur Awards in the Category of Legal Services ![Local Business Awards 2025 Finalist](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025_BRIS_LBA.png) ##### A Finalist in the 2025 Local Business Awards Brisbane City ### Membership  ![STEP Advising Families Across Generations](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/STEP_Logo_Strap_RGB-1024x354.jpg) ![Member Queensland Law Society logo](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/QLS_Member_Logo_H_RGB_med-1024x261.jpg) ![WLAQ - Women Lawyers Association of Queensland logo](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WLAQ-Logo.jpg) ![Queensland Association of Collaborative Practitioners](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/QACP_Logo_horiz_stamp-1024x501.png) ![AACP - Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-03-230128.png) ![ALPMA Australian Legal Practice Management Association](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-03-230315.png) ![Proud BNI Member logo](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ProudMember_Logo-1024x614.png) ## As seen in… ![The College of Law logo](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/website-logo-2018.png) #### Helping people in difficult times [READ MORE](https://www.collaw.edu.au/news/2019/07/15/helping-people-in-difficult-times---a-discussion-with-lawyer-kelly-gatehouse) ![Centre for Legal Innovation - College of Law](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CFLI_H_RGB_AI.png) #### Partnership or sole proprietorship? [READ MORE](https://www.cli.collaw.com/podcast/2023/04/04/episode-161-partnership-or-sole-proprietorship-what-to-consider-before-you-jump) ![STEP logo](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/STEP_Logo_Strap_RGB-removebg-preview.png) #### A 60-second interview with Kelly Gatehouse [READ MORE](https://www.step.org/60-second-interviews/60-second-interview-kelly-gatehouse) ![Protecting your Estate: Advice for Separated and Divorced Couples](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2024-11-22-160706-1024x564.png) #### Kelly Gatehouse joins Mathew walker, discussing ways of protecting your estate during separation and divorce [LISTEN NOW](https://youtu.be/5QENFwdIL2A) ![Life, Loss, & Legacy podcast](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/S1E8-Estate-Administration-2048x2048-1-1024x1024.jpg) #### kelly Gatehouse & Jordan Vaka discuss Estate Administration [LISTEN NOW](https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AyF0ueA95ajSHeOkiMTws?si=58f2cf84daed4531) ![](https://nurturelaw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Podcast-thumbnails-13-1024x1024.png) #### kelly Gatehouse & Rachael karlyl, Am i successful yet? a deep dive career evolution [LISTEN NOW](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cDVKQyE50XpKzh4OqRV0V?si=1okVo_PcQnWgw6iOzxjYWA) As expert wills and estate lawyers based just south of Brisbane, we’re caring lawyers with a commitment to integrity and **making a positive difference** in the lives of those settling a will or estate dispute. 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