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Deceased Estate Administration
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End-to-end guidance under Act 66 of 1965—from Master’s reporting to asset distribution.
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We provide comprehensive end-to-end administration of deceased estates in strict compliance with the Administration of Estates Act (66 of 1965).
Our services include reporting the estate to the Master of the High Court, inventory compilation, asset valuation and liquidation, creditor management, and final distribution to beneficiaries.
We handle all court filings, tax clearance certificates, and liaise with financial institutions to ensure a smooth process during your time of loss, typically completing administration within 12-18 months depending on estate complexity.
For complex estates involving cross-border assets, business interests, or disputed inheritances, we coordinate with forensic accountants, tax specialists, and foreign legal counsel to ensure seamless administration.
Our team is particularly skilled at resolving common Master’s Office objections, handling missing heirs, and navigating the tax implications of inherited retirement funds. We also offer executor training for family-nominated executors who require guidance in fulfilling their fiduciary duties.
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Our tailored estate planning services protect your legacy through customized wills, trusts (family, business, and testamentary), and integrated wealth preservation strategies.
We analyze your unique family dynamics and asset portfolio to minimize estate duty, avoid lengthy probate, and ensure your wishes are executed precisely.
All wills are drafted with precision to prevent contestation and include provisions for digital assets, minor children’s guardianship, and business succession planning. Clients receive secure document storage and regular review reminders as their circumstances evolve.
For high-net-worth clients, we integrate offshore asset protection, charitable giving structures, and generation-skipping trusts into comprehensive plans.
Our proprietary “Estress Test”™ simulates how your estate would withstand challenges like simultaneous deaths, beneficiary bankruptcies, or changes in tax legislation. We also provide digital legacy planning, including social media memorialization and cryptocurrency succession protocols, ensuring no asset is left unaddressed.
Estate Planning & Wills
Customized wills, trust formation, and holistic estate structuring for families and businesses.
Road Accident Fund (RAF) Claims
Maximizing compensation for accident victims through expert RAF claims handling.
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Our specialized RAF division maximizes compensation for accident victims through systematic claims management. We handle all aspects from initial medical assessment and accident reconstruction to quantifying claims for past/future medical expenses, loss of earnings, and general damages.
We navigate the complex RAF bureaucracy, meet strict statutory deadlines (including Section 17 payments), and litigate when necessary, typically securing 20-40% higher settlements than unrepresented claimants.
Contingency fee options ensure access to justice regardless of financial means.
We maintain relationships with orthopedic surgeons, occupational therapists, and actuaries to strengthen medico-legal reports for serious injury claims (catastrophic claims under AMA Guidelines 6th Ed.).
Our team is currently litigating several precedent-setting cases involving e-hailing driver liability and pedestrian claims against municipal entities for poor road maintenance. We also assist foreign nationals with cross-border claims processing.
Criminal Litigation
Vigorous defense, plea negotiations, and trial representation to protect clients’ rights.
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We provide aggressive defense representation across all criminal matters – from minor offenses to serious indictable crimes. Our approach combines meticulous case analysis (including forensic evidence review), strategic plea negotiations, and vigorous courtroom advocacy.
We specialize in bail applications, sentencing mitigation, appeals, and expungements, while maintaining strict client confidentiality.
Particular focus areas include assault, theft, fraud, and traffic violations, with a proven track record of reduced charges and alternative sentencing outcomes.
Our pre-trial services include witness statement analysis, private investigator coordination, and commissioning expert reports (e.g., ballistics, toxicology).
For corporate clients, we’ve successfully defended directors against NPA charges arising from POCA, FICA, and Companies Act violations. Post-trial, we assist with record expungements, parole board representations, and rehabilitation program referrals to support clients’ reintegration.
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We offer full-spectrum civil litigation services for contractual disputes, personal injury claims, property matters, and debt recovery.
Our methodical approach includes detailed case evaluation, alternative dispute resolution (mediation/arbitration), and when required, high-stakes trial representation. We’re particularly adept at interlocutory applications, default judgments, and execution proceedings.
Clients benefit from our transparent fee structures (including fixed-cost options for certain matters) and regular matter updates through dedicated case managers.
For commercial disputes, we leverage case management systems to meet strict High Court timelines while deploying cost-saving strategies like early neutral evaluation.
Our property litigation team handles servitude disputes, sectional title issues, and eviction proceedings (PIE Act compliance). Recently, we successfully argued for novel damages in a defamation case involving social media influencers.
Civil Proceedings
Resolution of disputes including contracts, personal injury, and property matters.
LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT LAW
Navigate South Africa’s labour laws, including disputes, unfair dismissals, CCMA hearings, and employment contracts.
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We provide strategic counsel on both individual and collective workplace matters, including CCMA and Labour Court representation.
Services span disciplinary hearings, unfair dismissal claims (substantive and procedural), retrenchment consultations, employment contract reviews, and wage disputes.
For employers, we offer compliance audits for BCEA, LRA, and EE Act requirements, while employees receive robust protection against discrimination, unfair labour practices, and unlawful termination. Our solutions balance legal rigor with practical commercial realities.
We conduct workplace “health checks” to proactively identify risks like non-compliant overtime policies or defective disciplinary codes. Our strike management team assists employers with essential service designations and interdict applications.
For employees, we’ve pioneered the use of psychometric assessments in constructive dismissal claims related to workplace trauma. B-BBEE advisory services include verification dispute resolution and ownership scheme structuring.