Our Services
The firm’s conveyancing department is headed by Petra van Nieuwholtz with more than a decades worth of experience and industry knowledge.
ANTENUPTIAL CONTRACTS
No one goes into a marriage with the thought that it might fail. That is why having the conversation about entering into an Antenuptial Contract, is not one that you want to have with the excitement of the wedding in front of you.
One of the most important notarial service that you will need is when you are going to get married. In South African Law the default matrimonial property system is that of a marriage in community of property and therefore you need to enter into an Antenuptial Contract with your prospective spouse to exclude community of property
Your Antenuptial Contract will regulate your matrimonial property, and specifically exclude community of property and community of profit and loss (in order to keep the assets of the one spouse out of reach of the creditors of the other), with or without the application of the accrual system. You can also use this Contract to make donations to your spouse or protect certain specific assets by expressly excluding them from the accrual system
If you do not enter into and execute an Antenuptial Contract prior to your marriage it will result in having to apply to the High Court to have a Postnuptial Contract registered. This is a very costly and lengthy process which can be easily avoided by contacting our team for a consultation for your and your spouse.
Our team has extensive experience in the preparation and registration of Ante-Nuptial Contract.
We know that it is usually one of the last things on peoples minds in preparation for their wedding day, but take the first step towards protecting both your and your spouses interest, and contact our team today for a consultation.
DECEASED ESTATES / WILLS
The passing of a loved one is difficult enough without the added stress associated with the administration process. You need the guidance of an experienced team that can help you through the entire process
Our Team has extensive experience in dealing with deceased estate matters and the various conveyancing requirements relating to estate transfers.
The administration of a deceased estate is a frustrating and tedious process that is filled with a variety of challenges. We can guide and help you through the entire process from having the deceased estate reported at the Master’s Office all the way through to the payment of creditors and distributing the estate to the heirs.
In order for the administration process to be concluded as efficiently as possible, the first step is to ensure that you have a valid and up to date Last Will and Testament. Your Will contains all your wishes that you want to be given effect to after you pass away. There are many aspects to consider, such as nominating the guardian who will look after your children, and providing for bequests to minor children, to name but a few.
Our team has extensive experience in the preparation of Last Wills and Testaments. Take the first step to protecting your legacy and contact us today to draft your Last Will and Testament.
GENERAL LITIGATION
We have a boutique litigation department that is equipped with the experience and ability to assist our clients with legal guidance and assistance in respect of various matters including commercial transactions, sale agreements, lease agreements, matters relating to landlord and tenant disputes and eviction proceedings (collection of arrear rental payment and/or evicting a tenant that has breached the terms of the lease agreement), matrimonial matters (divorces) and general litigation in respect of monetary claims (recovering outstanding payments / debts).
It will be in your best interest to seek the legal advice and guidance of an experienced attorney to guide you every step of the way.