Cornell Horn Attorneys (Bellville)

We specialize primarily in deceased estate administration and conveyancing. We are dedicated to understanding what results you want and to helping you understand what actions we can take on your behalf.

We will work with you every step of the way to make sure that you understand the choices you are making and feel empowered to make them.

SERVICES

Deceased Estates

Deceased Estate Administration
At our law firm, we understand how difficult and emotional it can be to handle the legal affairs of a loved one who has passed away. That’s why we offer Estate Administration services to help you navigate through the complex legal and financial issues that arise during this time.

Deceased Estates & Executors
We specialise in the administration of Deceased Estates. We are here to assist executors manage the legal complexity and responsibilities that come with this appointment.

Our experienced attorneys are here to guide you through the process and ensure that your loved one’s estate is properly administered and distributed according to their wishes.

Our Estate Administration services include:

• Estate Administration: We can assist you with the legal process of Estate Administration (this is called probate in the US and UK), which involves the Master of the Court’s supervision of the distribution of assets and payment of debts of the deceased. Our attorneys can help you with everything from reporting the estate to obtaining the final release from the Master.
  
  
• Asset Distribution: We can help you distribute your loved one’s assets according to their wishes or, if they did not have a will, according to the Intestate Act. We will work with you to identify and value assets, and to ensure that they are distributed to the appropriate beneficiaries.
  
  
• Maintenance and Creditor Claims: We can assist you with any creditor claims that may arise during the estate administration process. We will review all claims and work to resolve any disputes with creditors to ensure that the estate is administered efficiently.
  
  
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution: If disputes arise during the estate administration process, our attorneys are experienced in litigation and dispute resolution. We can represent you in court or in alternative dispute resolution proceedings to resolve any disputes that may arise.

Conveyancing

Conveyancing & Property Transfer Services
At our law firm, we provide comprehensive conveyancing and property transfer services to help our clients navigate the complex legal process of buying or selling a property. 

Our experienced attorneys are here to guide you through the process and ensure that your transaction is completed smoothly and efficiently.

Conveyancing Services
We offer the following services in our conveyancing department:

• Drafting and reviewing of agreements of sale;
• Transfer of fixed property from one person to another in terms of an agreement of sale (often referred to as an Offer to Purchase or “OTP”);
• Transfer of fixed property by means of a sale out of a deceased estate to a purchaser (often called an Deceased Estate sale);
• Transfer or endorsement of fixed property from the deceased estate to the surviving spouse or heirs in terms of the Liquidation and Distribution Account (This would be a transfer in terms of an inheritance).
• Transfer or endorsement of a property in terms of a divorce order/settlement agreement
• Transfer from an individual to a trust as an estate planning tool

Notarial Services

At our law firm in Cape Town, we offer a range of notary services to assist our clients with their legal documentation needs. 

Our Notary Services include:

• Notarisation of Documents: We can notarize a wide range of documents, including affidavits, contracts, powers of attorney, wills, and more. We will ensure that the document is properly signed, witnessed, and sealed with our official notarial seal.
• Authentication and Legalization of Documents: If you have a document that needs to be used abroad, we can authenticate and legalize it for use in the foreign jurisdiction. 
• Certification of Copies: We can certify copies of original documents, including passports, academic qualifications, and other legal documents. We will ensure that the copy is a true and accurate representation of the original document and is properly certified.
• Certification of Translations: We can certify translations of legal documents from one language to another. 
• Notarisation of Deeds and Agreements: We can notarize deeds and agreements for property transactions, including sale agreements, transfer deeds, mortgage bonds, and more. We will ensure that the documents are properly executed and witnessed, and that all necessary legal requirements are met.
• Witnessing Signatures: We can witness signatures on legal documents, including contracts, wills, and powers of attorney. We will ensure that the signature is properly executed and witnessed, and that all legal requirements are met.

Estate Planning & Wills

Our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to providing our clients with personalized, comprehensive services tailored to their unique needs and circumstances.