OUR PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION PRICES
“I JUST WANT A GRANT OF PROBATE / LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION”
COMPLEX GRANTS OF PROBATE
Informal will application, applications involving lost wills, solemn form proceedings
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
If the deceased has real property, download the Probate & Estate Administration price list PDF below for the range of options available
ASSISTANCE TO ADMINISTER AN ESTATE
If a grant of probate / letters of administration is required, add “I JUST WANT A GRANT” fixed fee
Assistance to administer an estate – Estimate to be provided after initial consultation
Advice and guidance through the estate administration process, such as:-
Advice and guidance through the estate administration process
Drafting and maintaining an estate inventory
Liaising with banks, share registries and other financial institutions to be deposited into our trust account ready for distribution
Assistance to transmit motor vehicles into the name of the personal representative for sale or to beneficiaries
Assist personal representative to claim superannuation death benefits on behalf of estate and liaise
Liaising with beneficiaries in relation to the administration of the estate administration
Upon completion of gathering in assets, payment of debts and testamentary expenses, preparing final estate inventory for review of beneficiaries
Drafting release discharge and indemnity for residuary beneficiaries to sign upon approval of final estate inventory and completion of duties as personal representative of the estate
TERMS & CONDITIONS
We hate bill surprises as much as you.
We are dedicated to price transparency from the get-go.
That is why most of our services are provided on a fixed fee basis so there is no bill shock.
But there are some terms and conditions.
The advantages of a fixed fee cost agreement
A fixed fee cost agreement enables us to provide you with an agreed price up front so you have certainty about the cost of our service.
Experience in the area of estate administration allows us to provide a fixed-fee price for grants of representation and estate planning packages that are fair for you and our business.
If the cost of the agreed services exceeds $3,000 excluding disbursements, a detailed Cost and Disclosure Notice will be provided in relation to all anticipated costs and scope of work applicable to your matter.
We will let you know if we become aware of any additional work or complications that may arise and affect the cost of our services.
Acting for two people
Sometimes, we will be unable to act for two people in the same matter.
If the interests of both parties are not the same, we cannot act for both parties. This is because we cannot maintain the confidences of both parties if their interests are adverse or there is a conflict (or potential conflict) of our duties to act in the best interests of each party.
If it becomes apparent that we cannot act for both parties in our initial discussions, we will refer one of the parties to another solicitor.
If a conflict arises during the course of the matter and we cannot continue to act, both parties may be required to seek alternative representation.
Fixed fees published may be updated periodically
The fixed fees published on our website may be updated periodically, usually at the beginning each financial year.
The cost disclosure notice provided to each client at the commencement of each matter will contain the fixed fee applicable to each matter. Please notify us if there is a discrepancy between the fixed fees published on the website and in your cost disclosure notice.
If you decide not to proceed
If you do not wish to proceed after our initial meeting, please notify us within 24 hours of the initial meeting and you will be charged for the “I just want some initial advice” option.
When we bill
A tax invoice for 100% of the service(s) discussed at our initial meeting will be rendered at the time draft documents are prepared. Our tax invoice is payable within 7 days.
Payment of anticipated outlays into trust account
The cost for anticipated outlays is required to paid into our trust account before the cost is incurred.
Cairns Mobile Wills & Probate law practice trust account
BSB 084 472
Account number 88385 5415
Ref: Your last name
Payments into our trust account are to be made by internet bank transfer or bank deposit (that is, you cannot use our Square facility or credit card for deposits into our trust account due to law society regulations).
