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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

$995 per application

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

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Transfer to beneficiaries

From $2200 per property

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

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Real estate settlement

$1090

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

 

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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.

  • The duties and tasks of an executor are clearly and simply explained.
  • Helpful chapters cover every stage of the estate, from organising the funeral to making the final distributions of money and property.
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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.

We're here to help

Not sure where to begin?

You don’t have to have all the answers – that’s what we’re here for.
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Meet our team

Probate and estate administration is what we do, and we’ve been doing it for over 40 years. You’re in experienced hands.

Michael Hodgkins
Legal Practitioner Director
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 Siegwart
Legal Practitioner Director
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 Dickens
Legal Practitioner Director
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……
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Sean McMurdo
Lawyer
Sean is a dedicated lawyer within the wills and probate team. Sean guides 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 insightful……
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Testimonials

What our clients say

Curae Law and Sean have been very helpful in dealing with my mum’s will and probate application. Sean has been great to work with and has provided all the information and explanation of things as I’ve needed. Thanks for all the help so far Sean.
Mr B - Perth Probate Centre Client
July 28, 2026
From start to finish of applying for probate, the team were communicative and compassionate through every step. Monica provided a top level of attention to detail and explaining things to be in terms I can understand. I cannot recommend Curae Law highly enough.
Mr T - Perth Probate Centre
July 25, 2026
Always the best service from Nigel and his team.
Ms D - Contentious estates client
July 17, 2026
Thank you so much Nigel, you’ve been an absolute pleasure to deal with, skilfully steering us through the  mists of emotion and frustration. Another five star rating coming from us!
Ms M - Contentious Estates Client
July 17, 2026
Very professional service prompt and no hassles
Mr V - Perth Probate Centre Client
May 23, 2026
I highly recommend and appreciate all the care, support and expertise I received through Curae Law Practice. Many thanks to my legal representative Nigel and the administrative team. Nigel walked me through the process and clearly conveyed all the options His professional approach provided the clarity I needed and created a pathway towards resolving the matter both efficiently and effectively.
Ms C - Perth Probate Centre Client
May 17, 2026