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About Carmen Seele
Carmen Seele is an independent attorney based in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, practicing in Nottingham Road, Hilton, Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas. Carmen specialises in property and commercial law, and in the administration of estates.
Her independence, free from a restrictive corporate structure, enables Carmen to operate according to her own priorities. She manages her clients’ legal matters personally, focusing on making sure that her clients are involved in decision-making at all levels, and that they understand all legal processes and there implications. She prioritises personalised attention and developing a firm relationship that sees her clients coming back, even after many years.
Services
PROPERTY LAW (CONVEYANCING)
Carmen is a qualified conveyancer and notary, which means that she is able to provide an end-to-end service on all legal matters relating to property and property transfer. Carmen is able to draft sale agreements and provides advice on sale agreements drafted by estate agents. She also works hand in[…]
COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
Managing regulatory risk is imperative in our current business environment: we have recently seen the impact of the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Act (FICA) on businesses in South Africa. Compliance and risk management includes analysing legislation such as FICA to identify the regulatory requirements which must be complied with, and[…]
COMMERCIAL LAW
Carmen provides practical advice on structuring your business affairs, taking note of the risks to which you and your business are exposed whilst considering your vital need to protect your family. This includes guidance on the various business forms such as sole proprietorships, partnerships and legal entities such as Trusts,[…]
WILLS & TRUSTS
Planning your Estate so that your family can benefit from your lifetime of hard work after you are gone can be daunting. No one likes to think about their own death, but planning for it is essential. Carmen is able to assist with structuring your affairs, drafting your Will and[…]
NOTARIAL PRACTICE
As a practicing notary public, Carmen is able to draft and register notarial documents and agreements in the Deeds Registry, including antenuptial contracts, servitudes, bonds, notarial deeds and lease agreements. She provides advice on the various matrimonial property regimes and the consequences in the event of the dissolution of the[…]
DECEASED ESTATES
Winding up a deceased estate can be a long and frustrating process at a time of grief and stress. Carmen is able to assist you and guide you through the administration process, including placing the necessary adverts, obtaining valuations and collecting monies due to the Estate, paying creditors and instituting[…]
Testimonials
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My first experience working with Carmen was during the preliminary stages of the establishment of Hamilton Preparatory School, a private school in Ladysmith, KZN. Carmen’s drive, business acumen and extraordinary inter-personal skills united a small community to ensure that the school was established successfully. Her involvement post-establishment was the key factor in the growth and further development of the school. I was so impressed with her work ethic and strategic foresight that she is now our family attorney, and is working on the legal aspects of my retail business. Her level of service is excellent, and her legal advice and attention to detail has been exceptional. Carmen’s ability to look at legal issues from a strategic perspective is invaluable on many levels.
KJ Merrick, Petals & Pressies -
I have had the pleasure of working with Carmen Seele Attorneys for the last seven years. Carmen has always been enthusiastic and helpful in her work and very efficient. I look forward to many more years of working with this charming attorney.
Duncan Harrison, Tatham Wilkes Attorneys -
My experience with Carmen is that she is extremely dedicated to her work. She will work around the clock to ensure contracts with tight deadlines are delivered timeously and she is always readily available. I found that she is very thorough and an active listener, ensuring that her briefs are understood and met.
Shu-Yin Chiang, CA (SA) -
We have made use of Carmen’s legal services for the past 6 years. Our experience has been very positive: Carmen is a highly motivated and detail-oriented attorney, who has given us invaluable legal and strategic advice. Her insights into the dynamics and motivations of the Law have helped us on many levels. We have the utmost respect for Carmen, both personally and professionally. We have no hesitation in recommending Carmen.
John and Kilmeny de Franca -
Ons maak nou al gebruik van Carmen vir die afgelope 8 jaar en beveel haar met ‘n geruste hart aan. Sy is nie net deeglik in alles wat sy doen nie, maar sal altyd die extra myl gaan vir haar kliente, al behels dit ‘n 24 uur “deadline” sy doen alles met oorgawe en entoesiasme en gee aandag aan al die belangrike aspekte van elke saak. Ons kan nie vir n meer toegewyde persoon vra nie.
Tobie en Roenet vd Westhuizen, TWest Farming -
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