Penelope Wells

Special Counsel Parsons Law

Carrara, QLD

About Penelope

Penelope Wells serves as Special Counsel with extensive experience in succession law, dedicated to guiding clients expertly through the complexities of estate planning and administration. Currently at Parsons Law on the Gold Coast, Penelope has spent over a year in her role as Special Counsel, following a rich two-year tenure as Senior Associate. Her previous long-standing involvement with Small Myers Hughes Lawyers, where she honed her skills for over eight years, underscores her adeptness in assisting clients with comprehensive estate matters. Penelope's expertise lies in working closely with clients to map out their affairs posthumously, as well as aiding grieving families in obtaining Probate and administering estates to ensure a smooth transfer of assets as per the decedent's Will. Her capabilities extend to providing asset structuring advice, assisting clients in planning for future generations or personal retirement. Her ability to support beneficiaries and executors with family provision applications further highlights her comprehensive skills, effectively facilitating resolutions to potential familial disputes. Penelope is deeply committed to making challenging times more manageable for families, taking pride in the meaningful relationships she cultivates, especially with young families. While her primary focus remains on estate planning and administration, her versatile legal background includes experience in criminal law, liquor licensing, and leasing. Penelope's robust academic foundation features a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice and a Bachelor of International Studies from Flinders University. Her drive for further knowledge led her to obtain a Master of Taxation from UNSW and a Masters in Comparative Law from the University of Adelaide and the University of Mannheim. Her career began at Camatta Lempens Pty Ltd, where she developed foundational skills that have significantly contributed to her distinguished career.