Probate Lawyer/Deceased Estate Administrator
Inheritage Estates (Pty) Ltd
Total years of experience :5 years, 2 Months
- Prepared legal documents and reports for the Master of the High Court.
- Consulting with client's and providing advice on deceased estates
- Attend to asset distribution and legal process in the estate administration/ probate.
- Managed estate inventories, documentation, and communications.
- Conducted comprehensive asset evaluations and assessments for deceased estates.
- Dealt with entire probate of deceased estates on behalf of clients’
- Provided accurate legal advice in compliance with
- South African laws through extensive research.
- Managed civil litigation, including drafting court documents and handling legal procedures.
- Experienced in various court practices such as judgments, urgent applications, and commercial litigation.
- Represented clients in District Magistrates'
- Courts for civil and criminal proceedings.
- Contributed legal expertise in creating firm-related legal products.
- Handled debt collection, diverse legal cases, and wills/deceased estates.
- Prepared legal documents and reports for the Master of the High Court.
- Dealt with probate of deceased estates on behalf of clients’
- Negotiated settlements and mediated client disputes.
- Conducted due diligence for corporate transactions and advised on compliance.
- Demonstrated strong client management and ethical legal practices.
- Collaborated effectively with legal teams and external stakeholders for successful case outcomes.
- Ensured adherence to internal and external reporting requirements.
- Implemented detailed policies, procedures, systems, and controls.
- Assisted Senior Compliance Officer in executing risk management strategies.
- Conducted regulatory compliance reviews and prepared corresponding reports.
- Updated compliance policies as needed.
- Reviewed legal agreements for statutory compliance and risk mitigation.
- Prepared and submitted reports to regulatory authorities.
- Ensured compliance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations, including 'Know Your Customer' requirements and relevant documentation.
- Drafted summonses and letters of demand.
Managed and oversaw operations in the Oasis Bursary Department.
Completed Remotely and met the minimum requirements to obtain the certificate
Study Averages for LL.B. First Year: 74.90%; Second Year: 75.10%; Overall Average: 75.00%
Study Averages for BA: First Year: 58.75%; Second Year: 71.25%; Third Year: 79.83%