Tony Crilly — Managing Director and Founder
A Strategic and Personal Approach to Estate and Succession Planning
Tony Crilly is the Managing Director and founder of Perspective Law, formerly known as Crilly Lawyers, established in 1995.
With more than 30 years’ experience in Wills, estates and succession law, Tony provides strategic, forward-thinking advice to individuals, families and business owners. He is recognised for his strategic insight in complex estate planning, creating tailored structures that safeguard assets and support family objectives across generations.
At Perspective Law, Tony’s approach is grounded in a simple philosophy — we see law from your perspective. He takes the time to understand each client’s personal and commercial circumstances, developing practical strategies that reflect what truly matters to them.
Tony has extensive experience in designing tailored estate structures, including testamentary and special disability trusts, and regularly advises on superannuation and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies. He is particularly sought after for his insight into managing family dynamics within complex estates and ensuring every plan is both technically sound and personally aligned.
For business owners, Tony develops integrated succession and ownership strategies, guiding them through restructures, exits and transitions to protect both commercial and personal interests. His clients value his clarity, insight and ability to align legal, financial and personal priorities within their estate plans.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Tony is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and The Tax Institute, and a Fellow of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), an international network of professionals specialising in trusts and estates.
He has lectured for FINSIA and LexisNexis in postgraduate programs on risk management and estate planning and has presented widely on topics including family provision claims, insurance-funded succession agreements, shareholder and director rights, and estate litigation.
Areas of Practice
Since 1990, Tony has advised clients across Australia in:
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Estate Planning and Estate Administration
- Estate litigation
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Trusts and Superannuation
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Business Succession
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Corporate Structuring
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Commercial Transactions
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Commercial Litigation
Experience Snapshot
Estate and Succession Planning
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Preparing tailored estate plans incorporating family trusts, SMSFs and testamentary discretionary trusts
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Creating special disability trusts and income-protected testamentary trusts
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Developing bespoke estate solutions for blended families and complex asset structures
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Drafting enduring powers of attorney and statements of wishes to guide executors and trustees
Commercial Succession
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Structuring buy/sell and insurance-funded succession agreements
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Facilitating intergenerational business transfers and rural succession arrangements
- Drafting and implementing family business agreements to achieve smooth ownership transitions
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Advising on shareholding structures, vendor finance and equity acquisition over time
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Developing business succession strategies that integrate with personal estate planning
Commercial Law
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Negotiating, drafting and completing business asset and share sale agreements
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Preparing project funding and joint venture agreements for private companies in Queensland and interstate
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Advising on private equity acquisitions, governance frameworks and compliance obligations
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Drafting licence agreements for IP-based products and technology ventures
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Advising mining and professional services companies on structure, management and employment law
Tony’s depth of expertise allows clients to plan with confidence — knowing every element of their estate plan is carefully considered, compliant and aligned with their unique perspective.
Recognition
Tony was recommended in Doyle’s Guide 2021 list of Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers – Queensland.
Contact Tony
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (07) 3317 4312