J V HART

DECEASED ESTATES

Executors of Estates - we take charge of the entire administration process and wind up the Estates.

Assist Nominated Executors - we assist appointed Executors with the winding up of the Estates. Our approach is the same as if we were the appointed Executor. We take charge of the entire administration process and wind up the Estates.

Represent Heirs - we assist many aggrieved Heirs by liaising with the Executors on their behalf.

Estate Planning

We assist our clients in establishing whether there will be potential inequalities and cash shortfalls at their passing. A "trouble-shooting" exercise.

Last Will and Testaments

We draft Wills. Our Wills govern world wide assets unless otherwise stated.

Estate Planner (PDF)

LIQUIDATIONS

We assist business owners with the voluntary liquidation of their business entities.

CORPORATE SAVER FACILITY

J V HART CC is proudly a Licensed Financial Service Provider and is registered with the Financial Services Board.

We have been appointed as an agent of Nedbank Corporate Saver, a product that offers a high-interest and low-cost investment opportunity.

Corporate Saver is backed by Nedbank, one of South Africa's largest banking institutions. The Corporate Saver product has been tried and trusted by clients of attorneys, accounting practices and financial service intermediaries for decades.

We offer you a choice of accounts that suit your needs (Call funds, 32 day notice funds, Prime-linked deposits and fixed deposits not exceeding 12 months); we also offer attractive interest rates, ease of transacting, opening of accounts, closing accounts, payment of accounts; receipt of deposits; online account viewing access, and easy-to-read monthly statements.

Cash Management Mandate (PDF)

Corporate Saver Client Login

MASTER'S OFFICE ENQUIRIES

We assist individuals and companies with Master's Office searches and investigations, applications for certified copies for use inside South Africa and for use outside South Africa (by foreign Executors and Probate Solicitors)

TRUSTS

Registration of Trusts - we are able to assist with registering Family Trusts and Property Trusts with the Master of the High Court and  in obtaining the Letters of Authority

Trust Amendments - we prepare all documents necessary to give effect to changes in the Trust Deed

Trustee  Changes - we prepare all documents necessary to give effect to the removal, assumption, appoinment, and/or resignation of Trustees and obtain new Letters of Authority from the Master of the High Court

Trustees of Trusts - in certain circumstances, we accept appointment as a Trustee of a Trust.

COMPANY SECRETARIAL

We assist business owners with changes to their business entities (Members resignations and deaths; changes in Directorship; filing of Annual Returns and all other company changes that are requried to be submitted to the Registrar of Companies) (CIPC).

Curatorship

We take on the appointment as Curator for those requiring this service. Curatorship involves the administration of the property of an individual who is unable to take care of his/her own estate and affairs.