MM Jordaan Attorneys

MM Jordaan Attorneys We focus on Administration of Deceased Estates, Conveyancing, Trusts and Wills.

26/09/2024

At MM Jordaan Attorneys we are able to execute a Notarial Antenuptial Contract for any remote couple through after-hours online consultation and
a power of Attorney. This way, a couple can fit a consultation in with a Notary at a time that suits them from anywhere in the world. Call us in Gonubie on 0437211117 if you need remote assistance for an ANC before you get married.

There are two types of ESTATE appointments from the Master of the High Court to enable a family to wind up a deceased es...
21/06/2024

There are two types of ESTATE appointments from the Master of the High Court to enable a family to wind up a deceased estate. If an estate has assets valued less that R250 000, then the local Magistrates Court can assist with the issue of a LETTER OF AUTHORITY, and an attorney might NOT be necessary. If the estate assets are valued MORE than R250 000 a LETTER OF EXECUTORSHIP is required which can be issued by the Master of the High Court of the area where you live, and an attorney might be necessary to assist in the process. If you need more information about this, please give us a call, or visit us in our Gonubie offices.

25/05/2024

Our story as FNB partners in change....
We are based in Gonubie East London.

02/02/2024

Weekend food for though:
If you look after the finances of a loved one who is unable to do it themselves, it is IMPERITAVE that you ensure that annual tax returns are submitted!!! Go check if those are up to date!! DO It...NOW!!!!

NEW CONVEYANCER IN THE HOUSE SOON!!! The M M Jordaan Inc family congratulate our very own Tandokazi Jolobe on passing he...
22/11/2023

NEW CONVEYANCER IN THE HOUSE SOON!!! The M M Jordaan Inc family congratulate our very own Tandokazi Jolobe on passing her conveyancing exams!!! We are so very, very proud!!! Now to be admitted!!!!

10/11/2023

Fun Friday Fact:
If you reside outside of South Africa, and your tax residency and tax migration status was never formally finalized with SARS when you left the country, then the Executor of any South African estate will be unable to pay your inheritance to you.
Check on your status!!!!!

Happy to announce that we at TEAM MMJ INC is now settled at our new office in GONUBIE. Our phone number remains the same...
03/11/2023

Happy to announce that we at TEAM MMJ INC is now settled at our new office in GONUBIE. Our phone number remains the same. Our Professional team consists of Marietjie, Tandokazi and Deon, and we are able to assist you with your legal estate and property queries at 111 14th Avenue in Gonubie, or at your home or office. Yes - We are mobile!!!

OFFICE TO LET.We are going smaller. Our lovely office on the corner of Beach and Schultz Road in Nahoon are available fo...
25/08/2023

OFFICE TO LET.
We are going smaller. Our lovely office on the corner of Beach and Schultz Road in Nahoon are available for rent from October 2023. Please email [email protected] if you need more info.

25/08/2023

Friday fun fact: your assets are NOT lost to the state if you die without a will. There is an entire act called the "INTESTATE SUCCESSION ACT" which dictates in which order your close family must inherit. It's just that if you did not appoint trustees in a will to look after your minor children's money, the government Guardians Fund gets to look after it and the survining parent can do nothing about it besides claim expenses. It's a problem. Get your will up to date.

01/08/2023

When you get divorced, you may not think about changing your will right away. But do not fear...you have a grace period of three months in which the law considers your ex spouse to be "deceased" and therefor unable to benefit. If, however, you don't change your will in these 3 months, your ex will remain a beneficiary in terms of your existing will. So remember to change your will as soon as you can after D-day!!

26/07/2023

Did you know that any person who's handwriting or signature appears on the will of a testator, is automatically EXCLUDED from benefiting from that will? This means that an heir of a testator must never help a testator to handwrite a will and must never sign as a witness. Even the in-community-spouse of such heir, who witnesses such will, automatically disqualifies the heir from inheriting.

28/06/2023

Here is some valuable information- use it as index to get your own PERSONAL FILE in order...

Documents we require in order to wind up a deceased estate:

1. Original death certificate and original WILL
2. Identity document of deceased – STAMPED BY HOME AFFAIRS
3. Marriage certificate
4. Antenuptial agreement if applicable
5. Copy of identity document of surviving spouse
6. Copies of title deeds or municipal accounts for all immovable properties registered in name of deceased.
7. Bond bank statements (home loan) on any immovable property.
8. Vehicle Registration documents/ Vehicle finance documents
9. ALL outstanding accounts owed. (medical, retail, municipal, loan accounts, etc)
10. Bank statements in name of deceased – investments/current/savings
11. All relevant Policy documents
12. Investment documentation (share certificates etc)
13. Television license
14. DSTV subscription documents
15. Insurance documents – vehicles / immovables
16. Medical Aid documents
17. Pension fund documents
18. Funeral expenses
19. SARS- Tax certificate and copy of latest assessment of deceased ( or details of accountants) and NB –
20. Birth certificate/ identity documents of heirs ( if applicable )
21. Proof of residence of all heirs.
22. Details of fire arms
23. Any buy and sell or key man policies on life of deceased – if relevant .
24. Details of Foreign assets.
25. Details of business assets and business relationships of deceased
( members interest in CC’s, partnerships etc.)

If deceased was previously married we will require death certificate and Masters reference of estate of former spouse, or any and all divorce orders.
NB: USERNAMES AND PASSWORDS FOR BANKING ONLINE PROFILES AND SARS E-FILING, and THE SECURITY PIN NUMBER FOR THE DECEASED CELL PHONE, IF AVAILABLE, should be provided. This not imperitive, but will be very helpful for the executor and/or family in the winding up process.

Address

111 14th Avenue Gonubie
East London
5257

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 15:00
Thursday 08:00 - 15:00
Friday 08:00 - 15:00

Telephone

+27437211117

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