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Wills & Estates Services

We are totally committed to delivering a service so good and at such value, that our clients will not only enjoy their experience but wholeheartedly recommend us.

Trusted Legal Expertise with Over 30 Years of Experience


At GMS Legal & Conveyancing, our qualified team has been helping clients across the Central Coast for close on three and a half decades. Whether you are selling or buying property, or organising your will, we can provide you with professional legal advice you can trust.


From tips and advice on how to prepare your home for sale, to preparing contracts or even dealing with deceased estates, we have the skills and knowledge to navigate you through the legal processes.


As SAI Global accredited lawyers, we are able to reduce costs for our clients, so you can receive the legal assistance you need for major transactions. We’ll help you understand all the terms and conditions for real estate contracts, as well as providing negotiations in your best interest.



For more information on how we can help you, contact our team today.

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Meet Our Team

Tony Ryan

Tony Ryan

Principal Solicitor / Director


Tony is a solicitor with more than 16 years’ experience in property law and deceased estates.

He holds Master’s degrees in both Commercial Law and Wills & Estates. Tony joined GMS Legal & Conveyancing in 2025 and provides practical advice and guidance to clients across the firm’s property and estate matters.

Kerrie O'Malley

Kerrie O'Malley

Licensed Conveyancer/Director


Kerrie has worked as a licensed conveyancer for more than 20 years and manages the firm’s busy conveyancing department. She assists clients with buying and selling property and is known for her friendly and practical approach to guiding clients through the conveyancing process.

Marilyn Ansell

Marilyn Ansell

Practice Manager/Director


Marilyn was born and raised on the Central Coast and brings extensive local knowledge to the firm. She has been part of the GMS Legal & Conveyancing team since 2005 and oversees the day-to-day management and administration of the practice.

Leila Berana

Licensed Conveyancer


Leila joined the legal industry after working in banking and now has more than 15 years’ experience in conveyancing. She assists clients with property transactions and is known for her organised and supportive approach throughout the process. Leila is also a Justice of the Peace.

Melissa Lewis

Conveyancing Paralegal


Melissa assists the conveyancing team with preparing contracts and managing property transactions. She has been part of the GMS Legal & Conveyancing team since 2006 and is known for her efficiency and attention to detail when supporting clients and the conveyancing team.

Anne Howden

Estate Planning Paralegal


Anne assists the firm’s solicitors in Wills and Estates matters, including estate planning and administration. A long-time Central Coast local, she has more than 40 years’ experience working in legal offices and is known for her supportive and compassionate approach to clients. Anne is also a Justice of the Peace.

Barbara Brown

Probate Paralegal


Barbara works with the firm’s Wills and Estates team, assisting solicitors with estate administration. She has more than 40 years’ experience working in legal offices across several areas of law and brings extensive knowledge to probate and estate matters. Barbara is also a Justice of the Peace.

Elsa Bendt

Conveyancing Assistant


Elsa joined the firm in 2024 and assists the conveyancing team with property matters and client support. She is currently studying to become a licensed conveyancer and enjoys helping clients through the buying and selling process.

Natasha Harris

Probate Paralegal


Natasha has worked in the legal industry for nearly 40 years. She assists the firm’s solicitors with probate and estate administration matters and is known for her careful and methodical approach when supporting clients and preparing estate documents.

Eleora Tawake

Estates Assistant


Eleora is a final-year law student at the University of Newcastle and assists the Wills and Estates team with estate administration work. She has appeared on the University’s College Commendation List for two consecutive years.

Meg Summerson

Receptionist/Legal Assistant


Meg supports the firm’s clients and staff in her dual role as receptionist and legal assistant. With many years’ experience working in office environments, she assists clients at reception while also supporting the solicitors and legal team with administrative and legal tasks.

Tony Ryan

Principal Solicitor / Director


Tony is a solicitor with more than 16 years’ experience in property law and deceased estates.

He holds Master’s degrees in both Commercial Law and Wills & Estates. Tony joined GMS Legal & Conveyancing in 2025 and provides practical advice and guidance to clients across the firm’s property and estate matters.

Kerrie O'Malley

Licensed Conveyancer/Director


Kerrie has worked as a licensed conveyancer for more than 20 years and manages the firm’s busy conveyancing department. She assists clients with buying and selling property and is known for her friendly and practical approach to guiding clients through the conveyancing process.