South Africa’s Best Wills Attorney

Are you looking for the best wills and estates attorney? Congratulations, you’ve found him! Meet Ralph Smith, a partner at Batchelor Smith Marais Attorneys. Ralph has more than nine years of experience at South Africa’s esteemed university, the University of South Africa (UNISA). He’s graduated with his LLB (Bachelor of Laws).

Read on to hear more about Ralph and how he can help you plan your will and testament properly and efficiently. You might also enquire about how Ralph Smith could help you write a well-founded will and testament.

Skillset

Ralph has experience in legal writing, legal research, commercial litigation, corporate law, appeals, giving legal advice, mediation, arbitration, conveyancing, contract law, real estate, and will development. The excellence of service is his highest priority. He prides himself in providing all his clients with a personal experience that will grow long-lasting relationships. Let’s write you a watertight will!

Legal Writing

Clear and concise legal writing is important– judges, opposing counsel, and clients all need to be able to understand the arguments being presented.

Legal Research

The law can be broadly interpreted, especially South African law. Ralph aims to deliver conclusions based on well-researched interpretations. His meticulous attention to the legal issue at hand enables him to give his clients the best legal advice available using legal research.

Commercial Litigation

Ralph is well-skilled and experienced in representing businesses in court with commercial litigation. He’s well-acquainted with the specialised expertise and expertise that comes with the practice.

Mediation

Mediation is a faster and more efficient alternative to litigation (legal action). It also empowers his clients to craft their own solutions, especially empowering to parties in a dispute.

Conveyancing

Conveyancing involves the transfer of real estate, an especially complex process with numerous legal restrictions. His job is to address outstanding risks, outstanding debts, zoning restrictions, and ownership disputes.

Contract Law

Contract law is the foundation of business dealings. A vast majority of law practice requires contract law, from mergers and acquisitions to employment agreements and buying a house. Ralph is well-experienced in clearly outlining expectations in contracts like wills and testaments.

Why Write A Will?

Writing a will aids in leaving a legacy to be proud of. With a will, you can fairly distribute assets like property and gold to the people you love. You can also give charitably through a life insurance payout after your death or decide what happens to your estate after you die.

It gives you control over your assets and who inherits what, mitigates the risk of legal conflicts, probate, and much more.

Additionally, wills give you the power to decide who is the guardian of your children in the event of your death, minimise the amount of taxes your estate owes after you die, and address situations where you are incapacitated and can’t decide for yourself what you want.

South Africa's best will and estates attorney.

Ralph can help you decide on beneficiaries, distribution of assets, executors, contingency plans, guardianship of minors, the distribution of assets, and the carrying out of funeral wishes. If you’d like to have a sneak peek at how much a will could cost you, use our cost of will calculator. Don’t worry, we also have monthly payment plans.

Ask us to help you plan a will today. With more than 9 years of experience, a prestigious education, and partner status at his firm, he is bound to be the help you need.