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A straightforward transfer — such as a sale between two private parties — typically takes between six and ten weeks from the date all outstanding documents and costs are received. Delays commonly arise from outstanding municipal clearance certificates, bond registrations running in parallel, or estate-related complications. Our conveyancing department handles property-related matters countrywide and actively manages each file to minimise unnecessary delays. We keep all parties informed at every milestone so there are no surprises.

The core documents required to report an estate to the Master of the High Court include:

• Original death certificate and certified copies
• Original will (if one exists)
• Identity documents of the deceased and nominated executor
• Marriage certificate or ANC documentation (if applicable)
• Full inventory of assets and liabilities, including any international assets

We offer meetings at your preferred location and maintain established contacts at the Masters' office to expedite processing wherever possible.

There is no legal obligation to use an attorney for most commercial agreements — but the cost of not doing so is almost always higher. Poorly drafted contracts leave ambiguity around termination, liability, intellectual property, and dispute resolution that can result in costly litigation. We draft and negotiate over 25 categories of commercial contracts, from NDAs and shareholder agreements to franchise, distribution, and joint venture agreements. We also draft fully custom non-standard agreements tailored to specific business requirements. Having a specialist review or draft your contract from the outset is a fraction of the cost of unwinding one that goes wrong.

Yes. Our conveyancing department handles property-related matters countrywide, covering property transfers, sales, donations, estate transfers, servitudes, and sectional title transactions regardless of where the property is located. We also welcome referrals from other attorney firms who need specialist conveyancing capacity. Whether the transaction is in Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller municipality, we have the reach and relationships to manage it efficiently.

Estates with international assets add jurisdictional complexity — different countries have different succession laws, tax obligations, and repatriation processes. We have experience winding up estates that include offshore accounts, foreign property, and international investments. Estate funds are held in interest-bearing accounts throughout the process, and we coordinate with relevant foreign advisers or institutions where required. If you are uncertain whether an asset qualifies or how it should be treated, we recommend getting in touch early — the structure of administration is best determined at the outset, not after reporting to the Master.

Yes. The firm is a fully constituted legal practice in good standing. Darryl Hurwitz was admitted as an attorney in 2011, holds an LLB from the University of the Witwatersrand, and practises in full compliance with the requirements of the Legal Practice Council (formerly the LSSA). All conveyancing work is conducted under the relevant regulatory frameworks applicable to property practitioners. You are welcome to verify our registration details directly with the Legal Practice Council.