Attorneys & Conveyancers

Administrators of Deceased Estates

R. Maharaj & Company

Estate Administration with Unwavering Standards

Our SITE philosophy drives our commitment to international best practices. This means you receive exceptional legal guidance, characterized by integrity, client-focused service, collaborative teamwork, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Service

We take the time to understand your unique situation. Your work is handled timeously and efficiently, guided by our deep expertise in estate administration. We are committed to providing responsive and compassionate support.

Integrity

We lead by example in all we do, setting the highest standards in honesty and ethical conduct for ourselves and our team. This unwavering commitment to integrity ensures transparency and builds trust throughout the estate administration process.

Teamwork

We believe that ‘Iron sharpens iron’, and there is much truth to that adage. To achieve your business goals, we choose to operate as a synergistic team, because we know that the best results can only be achieved through effective and shared collaboration.

Excellence

Our work reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence. We leverage our deep knowledge and experience to deliver the highest quality legal services in estate administration.

OUR VISION

To continue to be a progressive and dynamic legal firm, where our clients can expect to find experienced attorneys who offer viable solutions through effective problem-solving, and legal tactics.

COMPLIANCE

R. Maharaj and Company prioritizes strict adherence to all relevant regulations and industry standards. We are fully compliant with existing tax legislation and stay updated on any changes impacting the administration of deceased estates. Our team undergoes regular training to ensure comprehensive regulatory knowle

OUR MISSON

We aim to provide the very highest standards of professional legal services in the most time-efficient and cost-effective manner, for the benefit of current and future clients. We constantly strive for excellence.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

R. Maharaj and Company operates with a steadfast ‘no conflict of interest’ policy. We prioritize our clients’ best interests, ensuring our actions are never compromised by personal gain or external influences. Our team is vigilant in identifying potential conflicts and we have a robust system to address them should they arise.

Our History

R. Maharaj & Company was founded in 1983 by Principal Attorney R. Maharaj. With a commitment to service excellence, the firm quickly specialized in litigation, conveyancing, and administration of deceased estates. This dedication led to rapid growth, expansion into Chatsworth as well as Phoenix, and recognition from prominent South African banks.

A highlight in our history was receiving Nedcor Bank Ltd’s Attorney of the Year Award and Merit Award in 1992 – a unique distinction for our firm. Our unwavering standards have been instrumental in shaping industry practices, including leading amendments to the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society’s fair practice rules.

Our Team

RASHMIKA MAHARAJ
LLB (UKZN) | DIRECTOR

Highly experienced in the fields of administration of deceased estates, conveyancing and debt collection, she is also an all- round general practitioner and prides herself on in-depth legal knowledge, and her willingness to go the extra mile for all her clients. Her unparralled ethics, professionalism and fast turnaround times have ensured that the company continues to grow under her expert leadership.

SANDRA MAHARAJ
FOUNDER

Sandra is the founding member of the company, and has, for the past three decades, been instrumental in the daily operations of the company, internal staff training and for the empowerment of staff. She is a conveyancing specialist, and has trained many of the attorneys in this field, who now operate in the Durban area. Sandra is semi-retired, and focusses her efforts on empowerment, especially uplifting staff who wish to pursue a career in the field of law, with bursaries and tutoring.

LUTCHMEE NORMAN (aka Rajanee)
LLB (UNISA) | ATTORNEY/CONVEYANCER

Lutchmee began her career at the company on 21 October 1992, and is one of the longest-serving members of staff. She specialises in conveyancing, having been specially-groomed for the position under the tutorlage of Sandra Maharaj. She began her career as a receptionist, and was promoted to secretary, then to conveyancing secretary and finally, to conveyancing paralegal secretary, having earned this position in 2004. She studied under the company bursary towards her law degree. She is now a Qualified Attorney and Conveyancer, specializing in Registration of Bonds, Transfers, Deceased Estates, Trusts, and Leads the conveyancing department.

CHORNE GOVENDER
CONVEYANCING PARALEGAL

Chorne started her career with the company on 20 February 2007 as a receptionist attending to general administrative duties and within two years was promoted to conveyancing secretary. Her portfolio now includes the drafting of Last Will and Testament documents, cancellations of Mortgage Bonds and administrative duties as well as Administration of Deceased Estate and registration of Transfers. In 2017 she was trained on all management systems for banks and other financial service providers, so that she can continue to offer the best and most efficient service experience possible. Sixteen years after her appointment at the company, she has progressed to Conveyancing Paralegal and is a specialist at conveyancing.

SHAE BERNELEE GOVENDER
CONVEYANCING SECRETARY

Shae began her career at the company on 6 February 2019 as a receptionist, but her drive and passion soon saw her attending to additional duties pertaining to conveyancing. A quick learner, efficient and forward-thinking, she has now advanced to a Conveyancing Secretary and currently attends to Bond registration and Bond Cancellation for various Institutions, some of her additional tasks also includes , consulting with clients, preparation of Title deeds to send to bond, transferring attorneys and clients, attends to debtors and creditors advertisements, creates Liquidation and Distribution adverts in the Post newspaper and in the Government Gazette. She also liaises with the Masters Office and is well versed in preparing Last Will and Testament documents and Estate reporting documents.

NWABISA SAMELA
CONVEYANCING SECRETARY

Nwabisa began her career at the company as a Conveyancing Secretary, she is self driven and passionate person. Attends to additional duties pertaining to conveyancing. A quick learner, efficient and hard worker. She currently attends to the preparation of Title deeds to send to bond registration attorneys as well to preparing Bonds to the respective financial institutions and filing, general administration duties, attends to debtors and creditors advertisements, creates Liquidation and Distribution adverts in the Post and in the Government Gazette. She also draft and prepares Last Will and Testament.

KWAZI KHUZWAYO
CONVEYANCING SECRETARY

Kwazi’s is a conveyancing secretary with 5 year’s experience in the legal field. He has a dedicated and versatile knowledge in the legal field with expertise across multiple domains. He began his journey in the field of litigation and civil work, driven by passion for continuous growth and learning he then started with R Maharaj & Company to transition to the conveyancing and deceased estate department.

RAZIA KHAN
CONVEYANCING SECRETARY

Razia has been a Coneyancing Secretary since 2017. She is a quick learner, efficient and always willing to help others. She currently attends to drafting of Transfer documents, liaising with Various Attorneys in respect of Bond Cancellation, Bond Registrations and Clients. She also drafts out Last Will and Testaments as well as Estate reporting documents. Since Razia has started at R Maharaj and Co Inc she her knowledge in Conveyancing has developed which gives her the opportunity to better herself in the Conveyancing field.

Our Services

DECEASED ESTATES ADMINISTRATION

Estate planning ensures a smoother process for your loved ones during a difficult time. To protect your legacy and provide for those you care about, it’s essential to have a legally valid will. Our experienced team offers FREE will consultations and drafting services, ensuring your wishes are clearly documented.

We understand that navigating an estate without a will can be complex and stressful. R. Maharaj & Company has the knowledge and expertise to provide compassionate guidance, whether a will exists or not. Let our team help ease the burden for your family during their time of grief.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

REAL ESTATE LAW & CONVEYANCING

Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, R. Maharaj & Company’s conveyancing expertise ensures a smooth process tailored to your needs. As approved attorneys for major banks, we have a proven track record of success in this complex area. With over 35 years of combined experience, our team expertly handles all aspects of your transaction, including transfers of property, mortgages and bonds, long-term development leases, and sectional title transactions. We serve both commercial and residential property clients.

To streamline every step, we leverage cutting-edge technology like LexisNexis and E4 systems. This allows us to communicate with banks seamlessly and obtain clearances efficiently, resulting in a faster and more reliable experience for you. Our advisory services guide property buyers with comprehensive support, from offers to purchase, to final transfer. For private sales, we provide sales agreements and thorough legal assistance for your peace of mind.

TARIFF STRUCTURE

The R. Maharaj and Company Fee and Tariff Structure is based on the merit, affordability and exclusive needs and requirements of individual clients, and can, therefore, be structured to suit accordingly. What helps us determine a suitable fee are such factors that include, the importance, urgency and intricacy of the project, which subsequently determines the exact fee structure and hourly tariffs. On commercial matters, agreement can be reached on a varied fee structure, depending on the successful outcome of a transaction or on the service level agreement.