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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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Frequently asked questions

If the deceased owned land in their sole name or as a tenant in common, yes. Landgate will not register a transmission application until the executor or administrator has obtained probate or Letters of Administration from the Supreme Court. Property held as joint tenants passes to the surviving joint tenant and needs a survivorship application instead.
A survivorship application removes a deceased joint tenant from the title. A Grant is not needed because the share never forms part of the estate.
A transmission application transfers a deceased sole owner’s or tenant in common’s share to their executor or administrator. A Grant is required before the transmission can be registered. A transmission is required before the property can be sold or transferred to a beneficiary.
No, the executor or administrator is entered on the title first (known as a transmission application). The property is then transferred to whoever is entitled to it under the Will or the intestacy rules.
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.
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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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 since 1997. He has represented clients in and out of court...
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Nigel Siegwart
Legal Practitioner Director
Nigel Siegwart leads the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution team. He acts in deceased estate litigation, family provision claims, contract and construction disputes and trust and property matters. Nigel’s first...
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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,...
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Sean McMurdo
Lawyer
Sean is a lawyer in the wills and probate team. Sean guides individuals through the intricacies of wills, enduring powers of attorney and enduring powers of guardianship. He offers insightful...
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Testimonials

What our clients say

Hi Lucy, Thank you very much for all your efforts and work on our behalf. You have been the shining light that has guided us through a difficult and complex process. Thank you for your empathetic and professional approach. Please thank your team on our behalf.
Perth Probate Centre Client
August 17, 2026
Hi Nigel and Sophia, thanks so much for your great work and for guiding me through a difficult process. I’m especially grateful for you seeing me so quickly after my niece, made her initial enquiry. I’ll definitely recommend Curae Law to anybody who needs help with wills and deceased estates etc.
Mr E - Contentious Estates Client
August 6, 2026
Highly recommended! Nigel Siegwart is an impressive communicator and negotiator, you would be lucky to secure his services! A highly ethical, clear communicator, there was no confusion at any stage. All costs and objective legal advice were clearly set out and explained. Nigel skilfully navigated sensitive issues in our case & negotiated all roadblocks with firmness and in a highly courteous manner. Where we stressed and wilted , he seemed to thrive on the challenge. Anyone seeking peace of mind can completely trust Nigel and his team to handle their case with the utmost professionalism. Thank you so very much Nigel!
Ms M - Contentious Estates Client
August 6, 2026
Thanks for all the wonderful work you have done for me on this estate. You have made the process easy to navigate and your expertise and professionalism has been greatly appreciated.
Mr G - Perth Probate Centre Client
August 4, 2026
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