We can act as the executor of your estate when you die or provide support to other executors to carry out their responsibilities. Fees are deducted from your estate when you pass away. Capital commission is calculated on the gross value of the estate.
Capital commission
| Gross value of the estate | Capital commission |
|---|---|
| Up to $500,000 | 5.5% |
|
Greater than $500,000 but no more than $750,000 |
$27,500 plus 3.85% of the amount over $500,000 |
| Greater than $750,000 | $37,125 plus 3.25% of the amount over $750,000 |
Capital Commission is negotiable for the portion of an estate over $1,000,000
when appointing or authorising State Trustees to act.
Income commission
| Gross income of estate | Commission charged |
|---|---|
| All income | Up to 6.6% |
Other fees
| Fee name | Fee |
|---|---|
| Informal estate administration | $216 per hour |
| Transfer of jointly owned assets to survivor/s | $880 |
| Assisting with a survivorship application | $216 per hour |
| Intestate estate administration | Senior lawyer: $563/hour |
| Genealogy services | Genealogy researcher: $265hour |
