Legal Services For South African Expats
Key Takeaways:
Expat services offer tailored solutions for individuals living outside of South Africa.
Addressing legal, financial, and lifestyle needs, these services streamline the expatriate experience.
Professional assistance ensures a smooth transition and comprehensive support for expats navigating foreign environments.
South Africans living abroad often retain strong legal and financial ties to South Africa — particularly through property ownership and family estates. Managing these matters from overseas can be complex, especially when South African legal procedures must be followed.
Benaters Attorneys Notaries Conveyancers assists South African expatriates with property transactions, estate planning, and the administration of deceased estates in South Africa, providing clear guidance and reliable legal support while you are abroad.
Selling South African Property While Living Abroad
Selling property in South Africa while residing overseas requires careful handling of conveyancing, documentation, and compliance with South African law.
We regularly assist South African expats selling property in South Africa, working closely with estate agents, banks, and the Deeds Office to ensure that property sales and transfers are completed efficiently — even when the seller is not physically present in the country.
Our conveyancing services for expatriates include:
Guidance on selling property from abroad
Preparation and notarisation of powers of attorney
Managing Deeds Office requirements
Coordinating property transfers anywhere in South Africa
Learn more about our Conveyancing and Property Transfers
Conveyancing for South African Expats
Many expatriates continue to own property in South Africa long after relocating. Whether you are selling, transferring, or finalising a property transaction, conveyancing for South African expats requires experience in handling cross-border documentation and communication.
Benaters acts as conveyancing attorneys for non-resident South Africans, ensuring that property transfers are handled correctly and in compliance with South African law, without unnecessary delays.
Read about the Property Transfer Process in South Africa
Estate Planning for South African Expats
South Africans living abroad often overlook the importance of having a South African will and a properly structured estate plan for assets or family members in South Africa.
We assist South African expatriates with estate planning, including drafting South African wills, reviewing existing wills for cross-border consistency, and advising on estate duty and succession planning.
Explore our Wills and Estate Planning services
Administering Deceased Estates from Overseas
When a parent or family member passes away in South Africa, administering the estate from abroad can feel overwhelming. The administration of deceased estates in South Africa involves formal reporting, executor appointments, asset administration, and compliance with the Master of the High Court.
Benaters regularly assists expats administering deceased estates from overseas, acting on behalf of heirs and beneficiaries.
Find out more about Deceased Estate Administration
Notarial and Apostille Services for Expats
South African expatriates often require notarial services and apostilles for documents used internationally, including powers of attorney, affidavits, and estate-related documents.
Benaters provides DIRCO Apostille and High Court Apostille services, as well as certified notarial services.
See our Apostille and Document Legalisation Services
Contact Benaters
If you are a South African expat and require legal assistance with property, estate planning, or deceased estates in South Africa, contact Benaters to discuss your situation.
Contact us for legal assistance from abroad.