Kelly Gatehouse

Kelly Gatehouse

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
Postgraduate specialisation - Master of Laws (Majoring in Wills and Estates).
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.
Recognised in The Best Lawyers™ in Australia for Trusts and Estates (2020-2026).
A Finalist in the 2025 Women In Law Awards - Partner of The Year Small Law Firm
Recognised as a leading Queensland Wills and Estate Litigation Lawyer
Nurture Laws has been Recognised as a leading Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firm in Queensland
Nurture Laws has been Recognised as a leading Wills, Estate & Succession Law Firm in Queensland
Winner Certificate for xCellence in Legal Services
Winner of the 2025 Bx Business xCellence Awards in the Category of Legal Services
CLM Inspire Awards Finalist Excellence Awards
A Finalist in the 2025 Connecting Lawery Mums Inspire Awards in the Category of Excellence
Australian Professionals Small Business Champion Awards logo
A Finalist in the 2025 Australian Professionals Small Business Champion Awards in the Category of Legal Services
Bronze Award in Legal Services - ausmumpreneur 2025
Bronze Winner - 2025 Aus Mumpreneur Awards in the Category of Legal Services
Local Business Awards 2025 Finalist
A Finalist in the 2025 Local Business Awards Brisbane City

Membership 

STEP Advising Families Across Generations
Member Queensland Law Society logo
WLAQ - Women Lawyers Association of Queensland logo
Queensland Association of Collaborative Practitioners
AACP - Australian Association of Collaborative Professionals
ALPMA Australian Legal Practice Management Association
Proud BNI Member logo

As seen in…

The College of Law logo

Helping people in difficult times

Centre for Legal Innovation - College of Law

Partnership or sole proprietorship?

STEP logo

A 60-second interview with Kelly Gatehouse

Protecting your Estate: Advice for Separated and Divorced Couples

Kelly Gatehouse joins Mathew walker, discussing ways of protecting your estate during separation and divorce

Life, Loss, & Legacy podcast

kelly Gatehouse & Jordan Vaka discuss Estate Administration

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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