Attorneys | Fiduciary Practitioners | Trust Service Providers
Looking for trusted estate and fiduciary guidance?
Protecting your legacy starts with the right plan.
Serving clients in South Africa and abroad. Clear, bespoke advice, one step at a time.
- Rumana Mahomed FPSA® Attorney | Fiduciary Practitioner | Trust Service Provider
- FISA® member
- B-BBEE Level 1 Contributor
What can we do for you?
Personal matters, handled with care. Here is how we help families plan ahead and settle affairs.
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Estate Planning
Planning for the future means more than simply having a Will. We help you protect what you have built, decide who will inherit, who will care for your minor children and who will manage your estate. Your Will is then prepared to reflect these important decisions.
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Wills
A carefully drafted Will that clearly records your wishes, protects those you care about, and complies with South African law.
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Deceased Estates
When someone you love passes away, we guide you through the process of winding up their estate, dealing with the Master of the High Court and keeping you informed every step of the way.
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Trust & Trustee Services
Setting up and administering trusts to protect and manage assets for families and beneficiaries requiring ongoing care. We also provide independent trustee services, together with ongoing trust administration, governance and compliance support.
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Conveyancing and Notarial Services
Through our carefully selected network of preferred service providers, we can assist with property transfers and documents requiring notarial services.
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Shariah Estate Planning & WillsNikah ContractsDivorce Mediation & Settlement AgreementsNafaqah claimsTalaq & Khula Agreements
We assist with Wills and estate plans that incorporate Islamic principles of succession while complying with South African law, as well as Nikah contracts and agreements relating to Muslim marriages, divorce, maintenance and settlement. Our approach is informed by a dedicated commitment to gender-egalitarian approaches to Muslim family laws.
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Not sure where to start?
Tell us what is happening and we will point you in the right direction.
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For Professionals
We work alongside attorneys, accountants and financial advisers providing specialist support on estate, trust and fiduciary matters, including:
- Fiduciary consultancy services
- Lodging and correspondent services at the Masters' Offices in Durban and Pietermaritzburg
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Education & Training
- Educational talks and seminars for communities
- Practical training for fiduciary staff and practitioners
Living outside South Africa?
Distance does not have to make things harder. We help clients living abroad who:
- Require South African estate planning
- Have South African wills or trusts
- Have parents or other family members in South Africa
- Require assistance following the death of a family member in South Africa
- Require assistance with the administration of a South African deceased estate while living abroad
How it works
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Talk to us
Tell us about your family and what is on your mind. We listen before we advise.
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We plan with you
We explain your options in plain words and prepare the documents with you.
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You are protected
Your plan is signed correctly and in place, so the people you love are looked after.
Common questions
Straight answers to the questions people ask most about wills and estates.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Am I old enough to make a will?
In South Africa, anyone aged 16 or older can make a will. If someone depends on you, or there are things you want to go to a particular person, it is worth doing now rather than later.
What happens if I die without a will?
Your estate is divided under the Intestate Succession Act, a fixed set of rules about who inherits. You do not get to choose your heirs, your executor or a guardian for your children, and winding up the estate usually takes longer.
Is a template or DIY will enough?
A template cannot take your family or your assets into account, and one missed formality can make the whole will invalid. A professional makes sure your will is clear, valid and does what you intend.
How do I make sure my will is legal?
Your will must be in writing and you must sign every page. Two competent witnesses, aged 14 or older, must sign in your presence and in each other's presence. Witnesses should not be people who inherit under the will. A professional checks every formality so nothing is left to chance.
Who can be my executor?
You can name a family member, a friend, a bank, an attorney or a fiduciary practitioner. An executor carries real legal responsibility for your estate, so choose someone you trust who has the time and the knowledge, or a professional.
Do I need a Shariah-compliant will?
If you are Muslim and want your estate divided according to Islamic law, yes. South African law will not apply the Islamic rules of inheritance on its own, so your will needs to set them out clearly and still meet every legal formality.
Memberships
- Registered with the Legal Practice Council (LPC)
- Rumana Mahomed is currently serving as the KZN regional chairperson and national vice-chairperson of the Fiduciary Institute of Southern Africa (FISA®)
- Member of the Black Lawyers Association (BLA)
- Member of the South African Women Lawyers Association (SAWLA)
- Member of Minara Chamber of Commerce Disclaimer: Minara Chamber is not responsible for any transactions of the company.
- Member of the Association of Muslim Accountants and Lawyers (AMAL)
- Member of the Muslim Personal Law Network (MPL Network)
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what is happening and we will point you in the right direction.