Costs
Let’s talk about lawyers and fees
How much will it cost?
How much the work cost depends on the nature and scope of the work required. See further below.
Wills and Estate Planning Costs
Our fees to prepare your estate planning documents will vary depending on the complexity of your circumstances. These include your family relationships and the way in which you own your assets. Once we have had the opportunity to meet with you and obtain your instructions, we will then provide you with an estimate of our fees based on the tasks we are to complete. Contact us to obtain a copy of our estate planning fee guide.
Estate Administration Costs
In New South Wales, there is a permitted maximum fee that solicitors can charge. This fee is set by legislation depending on the value of the estate. Once we know the value of the estate we will let you know of the fees. Contact us to obtain the schedule of the fees permitted to be charged.
Alternatively, you may use our online probate service, at a reduced cost.
Our fees in relation to advising you with respect to the administration of the estate, will depend on a number of factors, including the number of beneficiaries, the nature of the gifts in the will (if there is one) and the extent of the assets to be administered. We will provide an estimate of our fees for advising you with respect to the administration of the estate, once this information is known.
Disputes and litigation
Our fees for acting on your behalf in relation to a dispute, will depend on a number of factors including the nature of the dispute and the attitude and conduct of the other party to the dispute. Once we have sufficient information from you about the dispute, we will provide you with an overall estimate of what the total fees are likely to be and as the matter progresses, we will provide estimates for each stage of work to be conducted.
