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Property transfers

Property transfers

You sort the cutlery, we’ll handle the contract.

When it comes to dividing an estate, it’s the property transfers that usually need a legal hand.

We take care of transfers to beneficiaries, real estate settlements, survivorship and transmission applications.

No fuss, no jargon. Just trusted help when you need it.

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How our estate lawyers can help you

You’ve got enough to deal with. Let us help ease the load.

Survivorship / Transmission application

$795 per application

On the death of a family member, we can help you transfer the property to the surviving owners, or to the Executor.

Transfer to beneficiaries

From $2200 per property

For property in a deceased estate, we will help you transfer ownership to the beneficiaries.

Real estate settlement

$1090

Work with Perth’s leading settlement agent. Fixed pricing, no corner-cutting.

 

Legal guide

Need help with an estate?

Our plain-English legal guide has comprehensive and practical advice to help you to take charge and finalise the estate.

FAQs

Before real estate can be sold it must first be transferred to the name of the executor or administrator of the estate. There are three steps involved:
  1. The executor or administrator must obtain a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration from the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Landgate will not allow any property to be transferred without a Grant.
  2. The property must be transferred to the estate, known as an Application by Personal Representative or a transmission application.
  3. Finally, the property can be transferred to the beneficiary or, in the case of a sale, to the buyer.
A survivorship application is an application to Landgate by a surviving joint tenant of property to remove the name of a deceased person from the certificate of title.
A transmission application is an application to Landgate by an executor or administrator to transfer property from a deceased person to their estate. A transmission application must be completed before the property can be sold or transferred to a beneficiary.
As a general rule, the answer is yes – executors and administrators can charge their reasonable legal costs to the estate. What is reasonable depends on the circumstances, but would generally include the costs of transmission applications, transfer to beneficiaries and settlement fees.

Why choose Perth Probate Centre?

Clear, compassionate probate support when you need it most.

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We simplify the process

Grief is hard enough. We’ll guide you step by step with practical advice and clear communication, so you always know what to expect.  Read what our clients say.

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We lighten the load

From paperwork to probate court, we handle the details so you can focus on what truly matters – your family and your wellbeing.

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We're trusted experts

With hundreds of estates managed, both big and small, we bring deep experience, legal know-how, and genuine care to every family we support.

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Meet our team

We specialise in probate and estate administration – it’s what we do, and we’ve been doing it for over 40 years. You’re in experienced hands.

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Michael is an experienced succession and property lawyer and has served the Western Australian community as a legal practitioner for over 27 years at Curae Law.  Michael has represented clients, both in and out of court, in matters spanning……
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Nigel leads the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution team and has experience in a wide variety of litigation matters including deceased estate litigation, family provision claims, contractual and construction disputes, trust and property matters. Nigel has an instinctive ability……
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Lucy leads our non-contentious Wills and estates team, delivering clear, compassionate, and practical advice on succession planning and estate administration. Her approach combines legal expertise with a passion for innovation, making complex processes simple and accessible for our clients…….
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Sean is a dedicated lawyer within the wills and probate team, specialising in guiding individuals through the intricacies of legal matters such as wills, powers of attorney, and powers of guardianship. In the realm of estate planning, Sean offers……
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What our clients say

Hi Lucy, Thanks for your phenomenal work this week!   … Wishing you a fab weekend and congrats on some fabulous front office staff!
Perth Probate Centre Client
August 8, 2025
Sean, Firstly I would like to thank yourself and the rest of the staff for making this such an easy going hassle free experience. We have now finalised a lot of [relative’s] estate, once again thank you for being so understanding and easy to deal with during a difficult time. Thank you for all your help
Perth Probate Centre Client
July 4, 2025
I have received excellent service from Curae Law. I would recommend anyone to accept their services.
Rikje Barnwell
June 25, 2025
Thank you for your email and the work you have done. It was a great seamless process for me which definitely reduced the stress levels.
Perth Probate Centre Client
June 24, 2025
Thank you so much for all the work you have done for me! There aren’t many appointments I don’t get anxious attending, but yours were one where I felt calm knowing you were running the show. Your care and way you have dealt with things that needed to be done, has been very much appreciated.
Perth Probate Centre Client
June 3, 2025
Thank you again Michael for all that you have done to support this outcome and I wish you all the best today and in the future. Kindest regards
Perth Probate Centre Client
May 30, 2025

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