Our Fees
- Professional fees are charged generally on a time basis, dependent upon the time required to handle your matter. The hourly rate to be charged and any likely out-of-pocket expenses will be advised to you at the commencement of your matter; (see attached);
- Free quotations can be provided based on an estimation of the work required;
- You will be notified immediately on any change in the charge rate or unexpected action that may result in fees higher than those estimated;
- Accounts for work performed to-date are provided on a fortnightly basis;
- Residential Conveyancing – set fees plus disbursements are charged for both NSW and ACT (see attached);
- Compensation cases – your case will be conducted so that you only pay the firm’s professional fees at the conclusion of the matter;
- Disbursement items such as court fees, searches and enquiries, medical reports etc. generally are required to be paid in advance;
- Payment arrangements can be discussed.
- Under the provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2006 in matters were professional costs will exceed $1,500 we are required to provide you with a Costs Disclosure Statement and Costs Agreement for your signature prior to commencement of work in your matter;
SET FEES & DISBURSEMENTS
As from 1 July 2011 - All inclusive of GST
PROFESSIONAL COSTS:
| *Will (standard will) |
$418.00 |
*Will (husband & wife standard wills)
*(As most Wills are not standard any additional work involved will be charged at the solicitor’s hourly rate)
|
$750.00 |
| Beneficiary Controlled Testamentary Trust Wills-Couple |
$1760.00 |
| Beneficiary Controlled Testamentary Trust Wills-Single |
$1320.00 |
| Powers of Attorney (ACT & NSW) - Single |
$440.00 |
Powers of Attorney (ACT & NSW) – Couple (with joint wills)
|
$495.00 |
| Powers of Attorney (ACT & NSW) – Couple |
$550.00 |
| Plus Registration fee (ACT) |
$98.00 |
| Registration fee (NSW) $93.00+ plus agency |
$136.50 |
| Discretionary Trust Deeds |
$1452.00 |
| Commercial Leases (+ disbursements which vary) |
$1430.00 |
| Independent advice re mortgages |
(hourly rate) |
Drink Driving - plead of guilty (monies must be paid up front)
| Employed Solicitor |
$1100.00 |
| Partner |
$1430.00 |
Family Law
| Dissolution with children |
$818.40 |
| Dissolution without children |
$649.00 |
| Federal Magistrates Court filing fee – divorce |
$550.00 |
| Family Court filing fee application |
$243.00 |
| Family Court filing fee for response |
$176.00 |
| Federal Magistrates Court application |
$243.00 |
| Federal Magistrates Court response |
$176.00 |
| Hearing Fee – Family Court |
$608.00 |
| Filing fee for Application for Consent Orders (NEW) July 2010 |
$80.00 |
| Hearing Fee – Federal Magistrates Court |
$444.00 |
Transfer property with mortgages involved-
Discharge & Advance (plus disbursements) |
$632.50 |
Supreme Court
| ACT Supreme Court filing fee |
$750.00 |
ACT Conveyancing
Sale Professional Fees charged in 2 Stages
| Stage 1 (Preparation of contract and inclusions) |
$440.00 |
| Stage 2 (Exchange through to settlement) |
$880.00 |
| ACT Conveyancing – Purchase |
$1320.00 |
| ACT Title search |
$23.10 |
| ACT Units Plan & Deposited Plan** |
$17.60 |
NSW Conveyancing
| Purchase & Sale - Professional Fees |
$1512.50 |
Registration Fees
| ACT Registration fees - discharge mortgage |
$99.00 |
| ACT Registration fees - transfer or caveat |
$195.00 |
| NSW Registration fee $99.50 + agency fees $20.50 |
$120.00 |
| NSW Registration fee on transfer $199.00 + agency fees $20.50 |
$219.50 |
Please note: As of 1 July 2010 NSW Purchases over $500,000 will incur additional registration levy fees
Office Charges
| Electronic Transfer from KJB Law Trust Account |
$16.50 |
| Investment of Trust Monies into an investment account |
$220.00 |
| Investment of secure bond under a Commercial Lease |
$220.00 |
