Apart from the fixed fee quotes set out below, the cost of estate administration largely depends on the size of the estate and how much assistance is required after the initial advice.

Application for Probate	$750 + GST + outlays (usually $800 - $1000 extra for outlays)
Letters of Administration	$850 + GST + outlays (usually $800 - $1000 extra for outlays)

We will provide fixed fees for all or part of the work wherever possible or an initial advice at $195 / hour plus GST.

Otherwise cost estimates will be provided and will be followed in the absence of unforeseen complications and our precise method of charging will be in accordance with the Family Court Scale + 20%. We use that scale for all work in our office because the other scales are, in our opinion, difficult to understand and apply.

That scale is based upon the work actually performed by allowing a certain amount for each letter and phone call etc as opposed to time costing which, some would argue, can reward inefficiency and be unpredictable. Any costs order in the Family Court is therefore based on that scale and the 20% gap represents the size of a typical gap between your legal costs and the costs you can recover (like the medicare gap for health).

Please call for a free fixed fee or cost estimate or if you wish to clarify our services further.