The following are published as a representative guide of the Lawyer Fees, Other Items and
Outlays/Expenses/Disbursements utilised by Ward Legal - Queensland
Lawyer Fees - Wills / EPA / AHD
'Traditional Family Wills'
'Traditional Family Wills' have been introduced as a cost-effective way for couples in a traditional family scenario to obtain Wills at a very moderate cost while allowing them to 'tidy up loose ends'. 'Traditional Family Wills' are for couples who seek straight forward, simple, no-nonsense Wills and are mirrored to reflect each party's similar intention. The Wills are prepared in a short form format utilising standard terms common to such Wills and are designed for quick completion and execution. They are solely designed for couples in a long-term relationship having their own natural or lawfully adopted children. Therefore, such Wills are not suitable for blended families or for more complex situations.
'Traditional Family Wills Package' is an extension of the Traditional Family Wills in that the package includes not only Wills for each partner but also an Enduring Power of Attorney for each partner.
- Traditional Family Wills (2 x Wills) : $330.00 (inc GST)
- Traditional Family Wills Package (2 x Wills and 2 x EPA) : $440.00 (inc GST)
Standard Wills* / Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) / Advanced Health Directive (AHD)
Couples
- Wills*: $495.00 (inc GST) per couple
- EPA : $275.00 (inc GST) per couple
- Wills* and EPAs: $594.00 (inc GST) per couple
- AHD : $275.00 (inc GST) per couple
Individuals
- Will*: $300.00 (inc GST)
- EPA : $190.00 (inc GST)
- Will* and EPA : $ 400.00 (inc GST)
- AHD : $190.00 (inc GST)
* Standard Wills are intended for estates comprising average assets such as a house and chattels with the beneficiaries usually being the partner and children, and it being unlikely the Will-maker will enter into bankruptcy or divorce, and that the estate will not be contested. Blended families, gifts, devises and funeral arrangements can all be included. These Wills do not cater for testamentary discretionary trusts, protective or such other forms of specialised trusts, complex arrangements, or the like, and these more complex Wills will attract a higher fee.
Complex / non-Standard Wills
These types of Wills are charged based on the rate for General matters as set out below
Lawyer Fees for matters that are not 'Fixed Fee' (excludes GST)[NOTE: Charges for Other items, Outlays, Expenses and Disbursements are additional to Lawyer Fees]
- General matters per hour or part: $350.00 plus GST & out of pocket expenses Items which are 'Out of Pocket' ExpensesOutlays, expenses, and disbursements are sums of money which the Firm pays (or becomes liable to pay) to others on behalf of a Client which a Client will pay or reimburse to the Firm at the same rate as that charged to the Firm. These amounts will vary depending on the service provided and the amount actually charged to the Firm - for example the amounts charged to this Firm for an Application for a Grant of Probate are different to that of a Record of Death. Also please note at the end of each Financial Year, government and other provider fees usually rise. The types of out of pocket expenses may include items such as - - Goods and Services Tax (GST) - Search fees - Inquiry fees - Court and other filing fees - Lodgement fees - All government revenue charges (including transfer duty) - Transaction specific banking charges (including bank cheques, card surcharge) - Process servers and investigators - Clinical records from hospitals - Medical, experts’ reports and/or other external consultants - Witnesses' fees and expenses - Postage courier and messengers - Transcripts charges - Other law practice fees (including Barrister’s fees) - Travel expenses and accommodation costs
- General matters per hour or part: $350.00 plus GST & out of pocket expenses Items which are 'Out of Pocket' ExpensesOutlays, expenses, and disbursements are sums of money which the Firm pays (or becomes liable to pay) to others on behalf of a Client which a Client will pay or reimburse to the Firm at the same rate as that charged to the Firm. These amounts will vary depending on the service provided and the amount actually charged to the Firm - for example the amounts charged to this Firm for an Application for a Grant of Probate are different to that of a Record of Death. Also please note at the end of each Financial Year, government and other provider fees usually rise. The types of out of pocket expenses may include items such as - - Goods and Services Tax (GST) - Search fees - Inquiry fees - Court and other filing fees - Lodgement fees - All government revenue charges (including transfer duty) - Transaction specific banking charges (including bank cheques, card surcharge) - Process servers and investigators - Clinical records from hospitals - Medical, experts’ reports and/or other external consultants - Witnesses' fees and expenses - Postage courier and messengers - Transcripts charges - Other law practice fees (including Barrister’s fees) - Travel expenses and accommodation costs
