Buying or selling a home
Contract review before you sign, careful handling of the deadlines, PEXA settlement, and regular updates so you always know where things stand.
Fixed fee $1,980 incl. GST
Wills, estates and property law
Legal advice for the moments that matter most
Buying a home. Protecting your family. Settling the affairs of someone you love. Corcoran Lawyers looks after these moments for clients across Sydney’s northern suburbs and the Central Coast, with fixed fees, plain English and modern systems that keep your matter moving.
Every matter is handled under the supervision of our Principal Solicitor. Technology does the paperwork. A solicitor gives the advice.
- Since 1933A Corcoran family legal tradition
- Five star reviewsFrom clients on Google
- Fixed feesQuoted in writing before we start
- We come to youHome, office and nursing home visits
How can we help?
Start with what’s happening in your life
Making or updating a will
New baby, new home, new relationship or simply time to get it done. Wills drafted around your family and assets, explained in plain English.
From $495
Lost a loved one?
If you have been named executor, we guide you through probate and the administration of the estate, with as much or as little help as you need.
Fixed fee quote after your first meeting
Planning ahead
Enduring powers of attorney and appointments of enduring guardian, so the people you trust can act for you if you can’t. Home and nursing home visits available.
From $220
Running a business? We also prepare and review contracts, business sale agreements and IT service agreements, and advise on consumer law disputes.
How it works
Clear steps, no surprises
Talk to us
A free initial phone call, then meetings by phone, video or in person, at our offices or in your home.
Your fee, in writing
Before any work begins you receive a written quote and costs disclosure, so you know exactly where you stand.
We do the work
Our systems track every deadline and document while your solicitor handles the advice. You get regular updates without having to chase.
Signed, settled and safe
Your matter is finalised and your original documents can be held free of charge in our safe custody.
Modern practice, personal advice
The systems of a larger firm. The care of a family practice.
We have invested in technology so that our time goes where it matters: understanding your situation and getting the advice right.
The routine work that slows many firms down is handled by secure, carefully chosen systems. That keeps our overheads low, our fees fixed and our response times short. What it never replaces is a solicitor who knows your file, reads every document and stands behind the advice.
How we work
Our systems
Do the heavy lifting
- Prepare documents from tested precedents
- Track every deadline, condition and settlement date
- Keep detailed records of every step
- Send updates and reminders
- Exchange documents securely
Your solicitor
Makes every decision
- Listens and gives the advice
- Reviews and approves every document
- Handles the judgment calls and negotiations
- Explains your options in plain English
- Is responsible for your matter, start to finish
What our clients say
Trusted by families across Sydney and the Central Coast
Tara has been such an incredible lawyer in many ways. Not only her knowledge but her kindness and support for my parents going through a very difficult sale and move to a retirement village was not unnoticed. We hit so many stressful hurdles but Tara explained everything and really went above and beyond.
Tara is great to deal with. She is friendly and approachable, taking the time to explain everything clearly with patience and professionalism. Would highly recommend Tara to anyone looking for an excellent lawyer at a reasonable cost.
Corcoran Lawyers provided exceptional legal assistance when we needed help getting our deposit refunded in an unfair situation. They handled the matter with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring we received a favourable outcome.
Three generations
A family name in law since 1933
John Corcoran opened his first Sydney practice in 1933. His son Peter practised in Gosford for more than 50 years. Today, Corcoran Lawyers is led by Principal Solicitor Tara Corcoran, who founded the firm in 2017 and brings more than 20 years of IT and business systems experience to the family tradition.
The values haven’t changed: clear advice, fair fees and treating every client the way we would want our own family treated.
About the firm- 90+Years
- 3Generations
- 2Locations
Tara Corcoran
Director and Principal Solicitor
Oversees every matter from first call to final signature.
Guides
Plain English guides
How much does probate cost in NSW?
Court fees, legal fees and the other costs executors should expect, with the 2026 fee table.
Drafting your will
What to expect, what you will need, and the key terms explained.
Unfair contract terms are now illegal
What the 2023 changes mean for businesses using standard form contracts.
Non-refundable deposits in NSW
Are they really non-refundable? A worked example from NCAT.
Get in touch
Ask for a fixed fee quote
Tell us a little about your matter. We will come back to you with next steps and a fixed fee.
Prefer to talk now?
Call 02 7247 2850, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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