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CB Wills™ Terms of Engagement‍ ‍

Christopher Peter Brown ‍ ‍

(Principal Lawyer & Trustee for the C&S Brown Family Trust) ABN: 42 261 541 745

1.             Starting the Engagement

‍‍By completing and returning the Client Information Form to me, you confirm that you wish to engage me to prepare legal documentation for you. At that point, I will consider myself formally engaged to undertake the work for you based on the instructions you have provided in the Client Information Form.

‍2.             Scope of the Work

‍This engagement is limited to preparing a standard Will based on the information you provide. If additional work is required (such as powers of attorney, testamentary trusts, or complex estate planning), I will provide you with a separate fee estimate.

‍3.             Fees and Payment – Fixed Fee (non-contentious work)

‍The total fees payable will be quoted upfront (where possible) and unless otherwise stated are those fees as listed on my website at: https://www.wills-perth.com.au/fees.  Note fees do not include GST unless otherwise stated.

Once I have sent you a draft of your Will, one half (50%) of the total fees become immediately payable, even if you choose not to proceed further. This is to avoid my unnecessary work that could’ve been spent supporting other clients in need. Typically, I do not invoice any fees until completion of the total services.

You will not be invoiced the remaining 50% until completion of our meeting consultation to go through all aspects of the documents requested. At that meeting various legal advice will be provided and ultimately, we will sign the Will(s) and/or other documents. “You only pay when you are satisfied with my services!”

‍ 4.             Your Responsibilities

You agree to provide me with accurate and complete information to allow me to prepare your Will and other documents properly. If you do not disclose any particular information it may result in receiving inaccurate or inappropriate legal advice.

5.             More Complex Matters - see Full Standard Terms of Engagement (provided separately to you)

Sometimes, it is difficult to predict the outcome or amount of work involved in a matter.  Further, sometimes, what appears and commences as a simple matter can unfold into something more complex, largely due to other people involved in the matter or circumstances beyond our control. In such situations while I endeavour to provide a clear quote of likely fees, it may not always be possible.

For such matters I charge hourly rates. The applicable (current at 2026) hourly rate is $440 per hour which is based on 75% of the fees set out in the Legal Profession (Non-contentious Probate) Determination 2025. For more information see: https://www.wa.gov.au/system/files/2025-07/lcc-determination-non-contentious-probate-2025.pdf

My Full Standard Terms of Engagement will be provided to you in such cases.

5.             Ending the Engagement

You can end this engagement at any time by notifying me in writing. However, if a draft Will or other documentation has already been sent to you, the initial 50% fee will still be payable.

If you have any questions about these terms, please feel free to contact me before proceeding. I look forward to assisting you.

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