At Mashamaite MR Attorneys Incorporated, our attorneys understand that people want to work with a law firm possessing exceptional knowledge and experience in most legal matters.
We offer a comprehensive range of legal services from estate administration and civil litigation to assistance in claiming from the road accident fund.
Our firm has in most cases represented individual clients against well-established (private and public) institutions represented by what is commonly referred to as ‘BIG LAW FIRMS’ in the legal circles.
Estate Administration
The administration of an estate refers to the management and distribution of a deceased person’s estate. The Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965 and the Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987 regulates this. We are fully acquainted with these requirements and the internal procedures of the office of the Master of the High Court.
Where the registered owner of immoveable property has died his/her property will need to be transferred to another person; normally a family member. The property will often need to be transferred to an heir or beneficiary nominated in the Will of the deceased, but sometimes it may be in terms of the Intestate Succession Act.
This can be a complex process, and is best handled by experienced attorneys.
Road Accident Fund Claims
A percentage of all petrol and diesel purchased in South Africa is used to finance the Road Accident Fund, which is a government run insurance scheme. This fund compensates those who are seriously injured in road accidents that they weren’t solely responsible for causing.
Victims of road accidents can claim for medical expenses, loss of earnings and, in cases where serious injury occurs, damages for pain and suffering.
We have the knowledge and experience to assist you and to ensure that your claim is properly calculated and submitted to the Road Accident Fund.
Matrimonial & Family Law
Family law or matrimonial law incorporates family matters and domestic relationships such as marriage and civil unions, divorce and annulment, child custody and the best interests of the child, maintenance, child abuse and domestic violence.
We offer a high level of service and expertise with an understanding and sensitive approach, taking into account each client’s needs, while proceeding promptly with legal action when necessary. We are always committed to achieving the best possible outcome for you.
Debt collection
We can assist with the recovery of all monies due, owing and payable to our clients by means of traditional debt collecting procedures, or the institution of litigation proceedings, if necessary.
When handling these services, our team ensures that measures are taken to protect clients’ reputations while taking into account the requirements and positions of their businesses when collecting from non-compliant debtors.
Labour & Employment Law
Labour and Employment Law governs the relationship between employers, employees, trade unions and the government. This field of law is mainly governed by the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 and the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998.
We offer a comprehensive range of services in the field of Labour and Employment Law to both employees and employers.
Civil Litigation
Civil Litigation is a process where a dispute is resolved either through negotiation or the use of the Court system.
The skills and experience of our team enable us to advise, assist and guide our clients through the litigation process with unprecedented success.
Agreements and Contracts
Avoiding the potential consequences of a bad contract and getting more favourable terms for your business starts with having access to a legal specialist. Our knowledgeable team can guide and assist you on all contracts, written and oral, that may impact on your business or personal circumstances.
Research and Legal Opinions
The litigation and arbitration of issues pertaining to agreements need to be carefully negotiated. Whether you are dealing with a one-page contract between an employer and employee or a complex, multi-party commercial contract between a number of stakeholders and companies, our commercial litigation team can represent you.
From 1998, the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act recognises African customary unions as legal marriages & will automatically be in community of property unless the parties draw up an ante-nuptial contract.
A divorce action is instituted by the issuing of a summons. You can divorce in either the Regional Court of the Magistrate Court having jurisdiction in your area or in the High Court.
