Special Counsel – Wills & Estates
Laura Evans-McKendry is a Special Counsel in the Wills & Estates team at MST Lawyers.
Laura specialises in complex Wills, including testamentary and protective trusts, estate planning for blended families, and strategies to safeguard vulnerable beneficiaries. She takes a collaborative, client-focused approach—working closely with individuals, families and advisers to understand their priorities, empower clients with information and provide clear, practical options that align with their goals.
With experience working across Victoria, including senior role at a national firm, her experience extends across a wide range of estate planning matters, giving her a strong understanding of both simple and highly complex structures.
Areas of Specialty
- Estate planning and structuring
- Complex Wills
- Testamentary trusts
- Protective trusts and special disability trusts
- Strategies for blended families
- Asset protection planning
- Planning for vulnerable beneficiaries
- Powers of attorney
Qualifications / Admissions
- Bachelor of Laws
- Master of Laws
- Admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria (2010)
- Admitted to the High Court of Australia (2011)
Memberships
- Law Institute of Victoria