About Us
Who we are and what we stand for
We are a boutique law firm that has its roots in KwaZulu natal and the Western Cape. The firm is managed solely by the founding director, Aleisha Bezuidenhout. Aleisha grew up in Durban, matriculating from St Marys DSG in 2010. She then went on to obtain her first degree in Bachelor of Arts in Social Dynamics at the University of Stellenbosch in 2013, where she majored in Political Science, Philosophy and Economics. In 2017 she successfully obtained her second degree in Bachelor of Laws at the University of Free State where she was awarded as a golden key member in her final year of studies. She completed her articles from 2018-2020 at a well-known and highly recognised law firm in Paarl where she gained extensive experience in civil litigation, estate administration, fiduciary services, notarial services, commercial contract negotiations and drafting, property law and conveyancing. She was admitted as a legal practitioner of the Western Cape High Court in 2020 and as a Conveyancer and Notary in 2021. She takes extreme pride in her work and aims to provide the best affordable legal assistance and guidance to her clients.
Her motto and vision is that the justice system and processes should be empowering to all citizens no matter your financial status. Thus, she strives to create a diverse approach to her clients, that is aimed at educating and providing information that will empower the individual to act with confidence when faced with a legal problem.
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Our services
PROPERTY LAW
Buying, selling and developing a property can be a daunting and stressful task. We are here to help you through each step of the process, striving to keep you regularly informed and updated on your property transactions.
- Drafting and negotiating agreements of sale and rental.
- Registration of property transfers in all deeds offices in South Africa.
- Lease and other property utilisation contracts.
- Deeds Registry searches.
- Registration of servitudes and other real & personal rights.
- Registration of sectional title transfers.
- Deceased estate transfers and endorsements.
- Landlord & tenant disputes.
- Co-ownership agreements.
- Non-resident property transfers and endorsements.
- Capital gains tax advice and structuring.
WILLS AND ESTATES
It is crucially important to have a will in place so that your assets are correctly distributed in terms of your wishes when you pass away. Having a good and well thought out will and estate planning can also have important and attractive tax benefits.
- Estate planning advice & drafting of wills.
- Ensuring that there is sufficient liquidity in your estate to provide for your loved ones.
- Minimising the amount of estate duty payable.
- Protection of your minor children and ensuring that they spend their inheritance wisely.
- Estate administration – reporting of deaths at all Masters Offices in SA, obtaining the Letters of Executorship/Letters of Authority, collection of assets and payment of creditors, ensuring SARS compliance, drafting of Liquidation & Distribution Accounts, transfer of assets to heirs, resolution of disputes, re-sealing of probates for non-residents that have assets in SA & winding of foreign estates for South African residents.
TRUSTS
In the arena of wealth management, trusts emerge as a highly valuable tool. They serve as a robust mechanism for safeguarding your assets and can potentially yield tax-saving benefits, contingent upon their meticulous and precise structuring within the parameters of established legal frameworks.
- Inter vivos trusts registrations.
- Amendments of trust deeds.
- Trust property transfers.
- Testamentary trusts.
NOTARIAL SERVICES
As a qualified and admitted Notary of the Western Cape High Court, I am able to draft and attest specific contracts and statements to authenticate the validity of the documents.
- Authentication of documents and apostille services – affix, seal and sign official documents with an Apostille certificate to be used internationally (countries part of the Hague Convention).
- Drafting of Antenuptial and Post nuptial contracts – providing advice and guidance on the different marital regimes and their consequences in SA.
- Drafting of co-habitation agreements.
- Drafting of Notarial Deeds – servitudes, deeds of cession of usufruct, notarial leases, trust deeds of donations & Notarial bonds.
COMMERCIAL LAW
In the realm of commercial law, a firm comprehension of the legal intricacies that underpin business operations is paramount. Our tailored commercial law services offer expert guidance on contracts, transactions, and dispute resolution. By leveraging our support, businesses can confidently navigate the competitive landscape, ensuring robust compliance and strategic success.
- Incorporation of companies.
- Drafting & negotiating shareholder agreements.
- Drafting of franchise agreements.
- Drafting of Partnership and joint venture agreements.
- Drafting of commercial property agreements.
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Aleisha provided an excellent service when she was appointed as the conveyancer for the transfer of a residential property in Kleinmond in 2023. She guided me (the purchaser) through the process step by step, she was always available to answer questions, and she kept me informed throughout. Aleisha provides a friendly and professional service, which I can recommend with confidence.
Peter Perkins
Aleisha Bezuidenhout acted as our conveyancer for the recent sale of our house. She kept us informed throughout the process, keeping us up to date with regular emails, telephone conversations and messages. Her professionalism at all times was much appreciated. This resulted in a speedy, well organised satisfactory and happy experience for ourselves and the buyers of our home.
Malcolm and Catherine Grant-Smith
For a novice like me, I had absolutely no idea what it entailed to wind up my dear mum’s estate after her passing. I am so thankful to have been placed in the gentle hands, of Aleisha Bezuidenhout from AB Legal Inc. by the executor!
- I have been guided carefully through the entire process being informed exactly what documents I needed to provide.
- I really appreciate that all my phone calls and emails were responded to promptly.
- Everything she could handle without my input, she handled on my behalf, from closing bank accounts, medical aids, insurances, transfers of properties, providing us with power of attorney’s, organising motor licences etc. She has even helped liaise with our ‘Trust’ which had nothing to do with my mother’s estate.
- Considering all the time she has spent, I was really expecting an exorbitant bill and was pleasantly surprised when this was not the case!
Thank you Aleisha, you have been an absolute saviour through this difficult time and really gone above and beyond!
Eloise Myburgh
Working with AB Legal Inc. has been an incredible experience. Aleisha has been efficient and fierce in representing me in a case with an insurance company where a personal liability claim was submitted. Not only did she negotiate an excellent outcome for me, but acted with utter professionalism and communicated with me throughout the whole process. I was not left in the dark for a moment. I would highly recommend AB Legal Inc. to anyone seeking legal representation. Thank you Aleisha, you have been an absolute saviour through this difficult time and really gone above and beyond!