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About Dewar Attorneys Inc.
We believe in the power of legal expertise to protect your rights, navigate complex challenges, and achieve your goals. With a dedication to excellence and a commitment to personalized service, we are here to be your trusted legal partner every step of the way. Dewar Attorneys Inc. has experienced attorneys with very broad backgrounds who operate mainly in the fields of property and construction law, with a strong focus on conveyancing.
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Dewar Attorneys Inc. Expertise
In need of a lawyer that is well versed in conveyancing? Dewar Attorneys Inc. is the law firm for you. As a team of conveyancers, and admitted attorneys, we have gathered a vast skill set in this area of the law relating to property, as only an admitted conveyancer may execute the registration of any dealings with property, such as the transfer of ownership, or the mortgaging of property under a bond pursuant to a loan of money.
Dewar Attorneys Inc. will help you each step of the way and we have an excellent track record.
Dewar Attorneys Inc. is able to assists and guide you in a wide range of real estate services.
We have in-depth experience in wide variety of commercial property transactions, including advice on property development in relation to commercial, residential and agricultural areas. We can assist with sectional title developments; property acquisition finance; sale and purchase agreements; leases; development agreements; and building contracts.
Divorce can be difficult, however having an experienced lawyer by your side can make the process far easier. Services include assisting with contended and uncontested Divorce proceedings, Spousal and Child Maintenance Law disputes, Parental Rights and Responsibility disputes regarding minor children (care and contact), Domestic Violence, Gender-Based Violence, Harassment, disputes regarding abuse, Same-Sex Partnerships, Rule 43 applications, urgent monetary relief applications, mediation, and relocations applications.
A Notary Public is an attorney admitted and authorised by the High Court of South Africa to witness signatures, draw and attest contracts and statements, authenticate the validity of certain documents which are used in South Africa and outside of South Africa. The Notary Public holds a respected office which is internationally recognised.
Notarial deeds include, inter alia, ante- and postnuptial contracts, deeds of servitude, deeds of cession of usufruct, notarial leases, trust deeds of donation and notarial bonds.
We provide legalisation services in which we will affix, seal and sign official documents with an Apostille Certificate to be used internationally.
A Notary Public is different to a commissioner of oaths. A Notary Public may certify documents for use abroad- usually documents which are only certified by a commissioner of oaths are not acceptable for use abroad, although documents certified by a Notary Public are usually acceptable, and a Notary Public may prepare a notarial certificate and place his/her seal on such documents.
A Notary Public usually notarises the following documents:
- Marriage Certificates
- Birth Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Divorce Certificates
- Police Clearance Certificates
- Powers of Attorney
- Copies of ID’s or Passports
- Educational documents such as degrees, matric certificate, TEFL, diplomas
- Passing notarial bonds over movable assets for security
- Cohabitation contracts
- Documents for VFS Global (We are conveniently situated in the same building as the Visa Application Centre Cape Town)
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About Dewar Attorneys Inc.
David Dewar
David is an esteemed Attorney, Conveyancer, Notary. David focuses on 2 main areas of law. Family Law, encompassing divorce law, and Property Law in the broader sense, with a strong focus on conveyancing as well as subdivision.
Jean-Paul Kapp
Jean-Paul Kapp is a legal professional who graduated from the University of South Africa (UNISA) in 2020 with an LLB degree. His expertise lies in the areas of litigation, property law, contracts, and the general practice of law.
Themba Shongwe
Themba got admitted as an Attorney in 2007, he has experience in commercial law, contract law, dispute resolution and tax law. In 2011 Themba joined the Legal division of the South African Revenue Service as a legal consultant.
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The role of a tax attorney
There is a common perception that a tax attorney does the same as a tax consultant and that the services of a tax consultant overlap with those of a tax attorney to the extent that there is no real need for a tax attorney.
What are the requirements for a VAT zero rating for the sale of a property?
When purchasing a property, the purchaser will be liable to either pay transfer duty or Value Added Tax (“VAT”) to the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”). If the seller is a registered VAT vendor and he/she sells his/her property, then VAT is payable to SARS instead of transfer duty.
An Outline Of The Steps Of Going Through A Divorce Right The Way To Trial
A divorce is a daunting event on many levels. Below is a layout of the basic process that takes place during a divorce, from start to finish. At any point the parties can settle and that is always something to bear in mind and not discard.