Deceased Estate Administration

Helping you navigate the complex legal and financial issues that come with the loss of a loved one.

 

Conveyancing & Property Transfers

Providing comprehensive conveyancing and property transfer services to help our clients navigate the complex legal process of buying or selling a property

 

Wills

Putting your affairs in order.


CHA Law

Attorneys - Notaries - Conveyancers

 

We understand that losing a loved one is a very emotional and confusing time and the added burden of the estate administration and winding up of the estate could place more stress on you during this time. We specialize primarily in deceased estate administration and conveyancing. We feel very strongly about helping others and assisting you through the often confusing process of winding up a deceased estate of a loved one.

 

So Kind and Helpful!

What a wonderful and smooth experience getting our antenuptial contract done! Michelle at the front desk was so sweet and offered us refreshments as soon as we arrived.

Cornell was absolutely lovely and made the entire process clear and stress free. Her team is fantastic, Jenny and Marli were our witnesses and their friendly, cheerful attitudes made the official signing feel like a celebration. We felt well taken care of by everyone. Highly recommend!

 

Kam Fam

I would like to say thank you to Jenny, Tammy, Cornell and everyone else who assist me. they are very professional and always keep me informed. I would gladly recommend them. very friendly and I felt very welcomed with them. I would gladly recommend them. thanks a million times because you made it easy for me not to stay out of work and to stress about anything. was a pleasure doing business with you

 

Soraya Jacobs

Very impressed with service received! Like family.

 

Beth Prinsloo

I’m truly impressed with the outstanding service provided by CHA. They are efficient, communicative, and professional in everything they do. Every interaction reflects their dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction. It’s always a pleasure working with such a reliable and well-organized team — highly recommended!

 

Christopher Gonolinje

Very knowledgeable and went out their way to explain all the details .. that we didn't even think of.
5 star all over

 

Mike

Excellent Service fast and efficient
Will definitely recommend their services to my family and friends.

 

Phillip Bailey

 

 

Deceased Estates

Estate Administration

Deceased Estates, Wills, Executors etc

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Notarial Services

Conveyancing & Transfers

Conveyancing and Property transfers

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Conveyancing & Transfers

Notarial Services

Antenuptial Contracts, Documents Certification

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Understanding Antenuptial Contracts and the Accrual System

An antenuptial contract does one fundamental thing: it takes you out of community of property. Everything built on top of that, the choice of regime, specific exclusions, commencement values, is governed by what the contract contains.

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Posted by Cornell Horn on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Views: 17

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Late Claims Against a Deceased Estate in South Africa

Once a deceased estate has been administered and assets distributed, the law generally treats the matter as closed. It depends on whether the statutory process was completed lawfully and in good faith. Where that process is compromised, late claims may still find limited traction.

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Posted by Cornell Horn on Friday, February 6, 2026 Views: 441

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Executor of an Estate - Duties, Risks, and Common Mistakes

An executor of an estate is the person or entity legally appointed to administer a deceased person’s estate after death. In South Africa, the executor’s authority does not come from the will alone.

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Posted by Cornell Horn on Friday, January 30, 2026 Views: 2049