Why Choose Basran Lawyers for Probate Services?
At Basran Lawyers, we recognise that managing the probate process during a challenging time can feel daunting. That’s why we offer compassionate, tailored support to ensure the process is as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
Our services are designed with flexibility in mind, offering two convenient options to suit your circumstances:
In-Office Service: We start with a Google Meet consultation to gather the necessary information and provide guidance. We then prepare all the probate documents and send them to you via email for review. Once you're satisfied, we arrange for you to visit our office to finalise and sign the paperwork.
Home or Business Visit Service: For added convenience, we can come to your home or business. During the visit, we’ll take instructions and prepare the required documents, sending them to you for review via email. Once everything is ready, we return to your location to execute the paperwork and finalise the process.
We pride ourselves on making the process as flexible as possible, offering appointments on weeknights and weekends to accommodate your busy schedule. Choosing Basran Lawyers means you’ll benefit from:
Customised Convenience: Whether at our office or your preferred location, we’ll work around your needs.
Clear Pricing: Our fixed fees ensure there are no surprises, giving you peace of mind.
Experienced Support: With years of expertise in probate matters, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Let us help make the probate process easier for you. Reach out to Basran Lawyers today to discuss how we can assist you.
Probate: Obtaining first time grant or the resealing of probate in NSW fees
| Disclosed Value of Assets | Our Fees | Competitor’s Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Not exceeding $30,000 | $448.00 Plus $10.00 for each $1,000 up to $30,000 INCL GST |
$560 Plus $13.33 for each $1,000 up to $30,000 PLUS GST |
| Exceeding $30,000 but not exceeding $150,000 | $768.00 Plus $4.72 for each $1,000 in excess of $30,000 INCL GST |
$960 Plus $5.90 for each $1,000 in excess of $30,000 PLUS GST |
| Exceeding $150,000 but not exceeding $1,000,000 | $1,336.00 Plus $3.576 for each $1,000 in excess of $150,000 INCL GST |
$1,670 Plus $4.47 for each $1,000 in excess of $150,000 PLUS GST |
| Exceeding $1,000,000 but not exceeding $3,000,000 | $4,700.00 Plus $1.33 for each $1,000 in excess of $1,000,000 INCL GST |
$5,470 Plus $1.66 for each $1,000 in excess of $1,000,000 PLUS GST |
| Exceeding $3,000,000 but not exceeding $5,000,000 | $7,500.00 Plus $0.90 for each $1,000 in excess of $3,000,000 INCL GST |
$8,800 Plus $1.10 for each $1,000 in excess of $3,000,000 PLUS GST |
| Exceeding $5,000,000 but not exceeding $10,000,000 | $9,800 Plus $0.80 for each $1,000 in excess of $5,000,000 INCL GST |
$11,000 Plus $0.90 for each $1,000 in excess of $5,000,000 PLUS GST |
| Exceeding $10,000,000 | $14,500 INCL GST | $15,500 PLUS GST |
What do our fees include:
Our Probate fee includes the following:
1. Our first consultation.
2. Initial advice on the Probate process, executor and trustees role and and estate administration process.
3. Publishing a Notice of Intent to apply for probate.
4. Drafting a summons for probate.
5. Drafting the affidavit of the executor.
6. Drafting the grant of probate.
7. Filing the summons for probate and supporting affidavits.
8. Responding to requisitions/queries by the Court.
9. Furnishing you with a sealed copy of the Probate.
Our Probate fees do not include the following items:
1. Supreme Court of NSW Probate filing fee.
2. Supreme Court of NSW Notice filing fee.
3. Disbursements.
4. Fees for assisting executors and trustees complete the administration process of the Estate.
We have set out the Supreme Court of NSW filing fees for probate below, together with other probate fees:
| Probate (uncontested) - Summons for Probate/Administration/Reseal with a sworn gross value of: | Fees (including GST) |
|---|---|
| Probate (less than $100,000) | nil |
| Probate ($100,000 or more, but less than $250,000) | $899 |
| Probate ($250,000 or more, but less than $500,000) | $1,221 |
| Probate ($500,000 or more, but less than $1,000,000) | $1,873 |
| Probate ($1,000,000 or more, but less than $2,000,000) | $2,494 |
| Probate ($2,000,000 or more, but less than $5,000,000) | $4,158 |
| Probate ($5,000,000 or more) | $6,931 |
| Other Probate Fees | Fees (including GST) |
|---|---|
| Publishing an Online notice to apply for a grant of Probate, Administration, or Reseal of a grant | $55 |
| Notice of Intended Distribution or Intention to File Accounts | $55 |
| Amending & republishing an online notice to apply for a grant of Probate, Administration or Reseal of a grant, Notice of Intended Distribution or a Notice of Intention to File Accounts | $22 |
Additional Administration Costs
For tasks such as assisting with the sale of assets, distributing assets to beneficiaries, paying liabilities, and liaising with accountants or other relevant parties, these costs will be discussed and confirmed during our initial consultation. Typically, additional administration costs are fixed between $1,500.00 and $6,000.00, though they may be higher depending on the complexity of the matter.
Please note, if the situation becomes more complex than initially expected—such as additional disbursements, family provision claims, contested wills or probate, or any other reasonable circumstances requiring further work—we will notify you and provide an amended cost agreement. We are diligent with our pricing and strive to ensure that any costs quoted are sufficient to see your matter through to completion.
Our standard hourly rate outside of fixed fees is $350, including GST, charged in six-minute increments.
Cost Agreement and Disclosure
Upon engaging us for our services, we will promptly issue a Cost Agreement and Disclosure which will set out the terms of our offer to provide legal services to you and will constitutes our costs agreement and disclosure pursuant to the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) (“the Uniform Law”). The cost agreement and disclosure will constitute the entirety of the agreement between you and us.