Transferring a property from an estate?
Moving a property from a deceased person’s name to the beneficiaries or executor. We handle the transmission and transfer from start to settlement at one fixed price.
$1,100 fixed professional fee · no upfront payment · you only pay us at settlement
When this applies
Common estate transfers we handle
When someone passes away, property in their name must be formally transferred before it can be sold, kept or distributed. We take care of the transmission application and transfer for you.
Transfer to beneficiaries
Transferring the property to those entitled under the will or under the rules of intestacy.
Transmission to executor
Recording the executor or administrator on title so the estate can be properly administered or the property sold.
Surviving joint owner
Removing a deceased co-owner so the surviving joint tenant is recorded as sole proprietor.
Estate transfers attract concessional duty
A transfer of property by the legal personal representative to a beneficiary, made in conformity with the will or on intestacy, is generally charged only nominal duty rather than full transfer duty. We confirm the correct treatment for your state and prepare the duties documents for you.
Duty treatment depends on your state and how the transfer relates to the will. We’ll confirm what applies before you commit to anything.
How it works
Four steps to settlement
- 1
Get your instant quote
Answer a few questions online and see your fixed price in under two minutes. No cost, no obligation.
- 2
We open your matter
A lawyer reviews the grant of probate or administration, confirms the duty treatment, and prepares the transmission and transfer documents.
- 3
You sign electronically
We verify identity and have the executor or beneficiary sign. We lodge the transmission and transfer through PEXA.
- 4
Settlement
The title is transferred and registered. Only now do you pay our fixed professional fee.
Questions
Estate transfer FAQs
Do we need a grant of probate first?+
In most cases the property cannot be transferred until probate or letters of administration have been granted. If you don't have a grant yet, we can talk you through what's needed. For a surviving joint tenant, a grant is often not required.
Will the estate pay stamp duty?+
A transfer to a beneficiary in conformity with the will or on intestacy is generally charged only nominal duty rather than full transfer duty. We confirm the correct treatment and handle the duties paperwork.
What does the $1,100 cover, and what's extra?+
The $1,100 is our fixed professional fee for handling the transfer end to end. Third-party charges are separate: PEXA fees, land registry fees, any bank fees, and stamp duty if it applies. Your quote sets these out clearly.
When does the estate actually pay?+
Not upfront. Our professional fee is payable at settlement, once the transfer is registered. Third-party charges are payable as they fall due during the matter.
Which states do you cover?+
NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA and WA. The same fixed price applies wherever the property is located.
Ready to transfer?
Get your fixed-price quote in under two minutes. No upfront cost, and you only pay us once your transfer settles.
GET AN INSTANT QUOTE →This page is general information only and is not legal advice. Stamp duty outcomes and exemptions depend on your state and individual circumstances. A full costs disclosure and costs agreement is provided with your quote in accordance with the Legal Profession Uniform Law.