We charge a low fixed fee per certificate to review your documents and provide carefully considered advice. It is our priority to ensure you are well informed before issuing a solicitors certificate.
Before signing on the dotted line, we highly recommend that you obtain independent legal advice. That way, you will fully understand the nature and effect of the documents.
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Our Process
To ensure a smooth and compliant service, we follow the steps below:
Step 1: Receive Documentation and Issue Costs Agreement
Upon receipt of the relevant lender and guarantee documents, we will prepare and send a tailored costs agreement and request any further information or searches required.
Step 2: Client Appointment
We meet with the client (in person or remotely, where permitted) to:
- Review and explain the legal documents
- Provide tailored legal advice
- Verify identity
- Witness and sign the documents
Step 3: Completion and Delivery
Following the appointment, we:
- Scan and send the executed documents to the solicitors acting for the lender for approval
- Once approved, express post the original, wet-signed documents with tracking details provided
Fee Structure and Estimated Totals
Estimates of our total costs including disbursements are set out below:
1. SMSF & Custodian Trusts
Professional Fees
One Director/secretary
$660.00
$660.00
Two Directors
$880.00
$880.00
Standard Disbursements
Printing, scanning, and document handling
$50.00
Up to 100 pages
$50.00
Express post envelope and handling
$30.00
$30.00
ASIC company search
$25.00
typically one
$25.00
Total Estimate
One Director/secretary
$790.00
$790.00
Two Directors
$1010.00
$1010.00
2. Lending to Trusts and Companies
Professional Fees
One Director
$550.00
$550.00
Two Directors
$660.00
$660.00
Standard Disbursements
Printing, scanning, and document handling
$50.00
Up to 100 pages
$50.00
Express post envelope and handling
$30.00
$30.00
ASIC company search
$25.00
typically one
$25.00
Total Estimate
One Director
$655.00
$655.00
Two Directors
$765.00
$765.00
3. Natural Persons
(e.g., Parents Acting as Guarantors for Their Children)
Professional Fees
Individual
$550.00
$550.00
Couple
$660.00
$660.00
Standard Disbursements
Printing, scanning, and document handling
$50.00
Up to 100 pages
$50.00
Express post envelope and handling
$30.00
$30.00
Total Estimate
Individual
$630.00
$630.00
Couple
$740.00
$740.00
Note: ASIC searches are not required for this category.
Remote Legal Advice and Witnessing
We are also able to provide remote legal advice and issue Solicitor’s Certificates via video conference, where permitted. However, remote services are subject to:
- The underlying lender’s acceptance of remote legal advice and witnessing protocols; and
- Pricing is provided on application and may vary depending on the lender’s requirements and complexity of the matter.
Please contact us to confirm suitability and availability for remote appointments.
Optional After-Hours Appointment Surcharge
We are able to offer limited after-hours and weekend appointments. A surcharge applies to appointments outside of typical business hours.
Weekday Evenings
+$50.00
5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
+$50.00
Weekends
+$100.00
+$100.00
Office Location
Until 11 May 2025: 376 South Melbourne Road, South Melbourne
From 12 May 2025: 171 Park Street, South Melbourne
Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or wish to schedule an appointment. We look forward to supporting your clients with timely and thorough legal advice.