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Legal Checklists
Preparation checklists for CCMA, divorce, litigation, conveyancing, RAF, estates, and legal process steps.
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Banking and Finance
2 resourcesChecklistBanking and Finance Fee and Scope GuidePrepare fee and scope questions for a banking and finance matter by separating consultation fees, fixed fees, hourly work, disbursements, official fees, exclusions, approval rules, and invoice controls.ChecklistCredit And Finance ChecklistCredit And Finance Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to banking and finance.
Civil Procedure
4 resourcesChecklistSummons Response ChecklistPreparation checklist for understanding and responding to a civil summons.ChecklistDefault Judgment Urgency ChecklistPrepare default-judgment urgency questions by organising the summons, service details, judgment notice, sheriff papers, bank or salary attachment records, reasons for non-response, and urgent consultation questions.ChecklistLegal Fees Dispute ChecklistLegal Fees Dispute Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to civil procedure.ChecklistLitigation ChecklistLitigation Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to civil procedure.
Commercial Law
7 resourcesChecklistCommercial Lawyer Preparation Checklist for Cape TownPrepare for a Cape Town commercial-law consultation by organising company records, contracts, approvals, payments, dispute timelines, risk dates, and fee questions before contacting a lawyer.ChecklistCommercial Lawyer Preparation Checklist for SandtonPrepare for a Sandton commercial-law consultation by organising company records, contracts, approvals, payments, dispute timelines, risk dates, and fee questions before contacting a lawyer.ChecklistCommercial Lawyer Preparation Checklist for DurbanPrepare for a Durban commercial-law consultation by organising company records, contracts, approvals, payments, dispute timelines, risk dates, and fee questions before contacting a lawyer.ChecklistCommercial Lawyer Preparation Checklist for PretoriaPrepare for a Pretoria commercial-law consultation by organising company records, contracts, approvals, payments, dispute timelines, risk dates, and fee questions before contacting a lawyer.ChecklistCommercial Lawyer Preparation Checklist for UmhlangaPrepare for a Umhlanga commercial-law consultation by organising company records, contracts, approvals, payments, dispute timelines, risk dates, and fee questions before contacting a lawyer.ChecklistCommercial Lawyer Preparation Checklist for StellenboschPrepare for a Stellenbosch commercial-law consultation by organising company records, contracts, approvals, payments, dispute timelines, risk dates, and fee questions before contacting a lawyer.ChecklistCommercial Lawyer Preparation Checklist for JohannesburgPrepare for a Johannesburg commercial-law consultation by organising company records, contracts, approvals, payments, dispute timelines, risk dates, and fee questions before contacting a lawyer.
Competition Law
1 resourcesConstitutional Law
1 resourcesConsumer Protection
2 resourcesChecklistPOPIA Data Breach Response ChecklistPrepare a POPIA data-breach response discussion by organising incident facts, affected personal information, systems, containment steps, notifications, responsible people, vendor records, and lawyer questions.ChecklistFaulty Goods Evidence ChecklistPrepare a faulty-goods evidence pack by organising receipts, delivery records, photos, repair attempts, warranty terms, supplier messages, complaint references, timelines, and legal-help questions.
Conveyancing
4 resourcesChecklistProperty Transfer ChecklistPreparation checklist for buyers and sellers moving through property transfer.ChecklistProperty Buyer Cost ChecklistPrepare fee and scope questions for a conveyancing matter by separating consultation fees, fixed fees, hourly work, disbursements, official fees, exclusions, approval rules, and invoice controls.ChecklistProperty Transfer Delay ChecklistPrepare for a property-transfer delay discussion by organising the sale agreement, suspensive conditions, FICA requests, bond steps, rates and levy figures, transfer duty, Deeds Office status, and conveyancer questions.ChecklistEviction Notice Response ChecklistPrepare after receiving or considering an eviction-related notice by organising the lease, cancellation, notices, occupation facts, court papers, service details, housing circumstances, dates, and urgent legal questions.
Corporate Law
2 resourcesCriminal Law
2 resourcesChecklistCriminal Lawyer Preparation Checklist for Cape TownPrepare for a Cape Town criminal-law consultation by organising charge details, arrest or warning papers, bail status, court dates, evidence, witness information, and urgent risk questions.ChecklistCriminal Lawyer Preparation Checklist for PretoriaPrepare for a Pretoria criminal-law consultation by organising charge details, arrest or warning papers, bail status, court dates, evidence, witness information, and urgent risk questions.
Debt Collection
4 resourcesChecklistLetter of Demand TemplateDownloadable PDF checklist for preparing a formal payment demand before legal action.ChecklistDebt Collection Lawyer Preparation Checklist for PretoriaPrepare for a Pretoria debt-collection consultation by organising the agreement, invoices, payment history, debtor details, demand records, prescription-risk dates, and recovery questions.ChecklistDebt Letter of Demand Response ChecklistPrepare after receiving a debt letter of demand by organising the demand, creditor details, contract, statements, payment proof, prescription questions, credit-law issues, affordability, and response-deadline questions.ChecklistPrescribed Debt Evidence ChecklistPrepare prescribed-debt questions by organising the demand, original agreement, payment history, acknowledgement records, summons or judgment history, credit-law context, and consultation questions without trying to calculate a final prescription answer yourself.
Family Law
7 resourcesChecklistDivorce ChecklistPreparation checklist for divorce process, settlement, parenting, and maintenance issues.ChecklistMaintenance Variation ChecklistPrepare for a maintenance variation discussion by organising the existing order, changed financial facts, income and expense records, child needs, payment history, court forms, and consultation questions.ChecklistParenting Plan Question ChecklistPrepare parenting-plan questions by organising child routines, care and contact arrangements, school and medical decisions, holidays, communication rules, safety concerns, documents, and lawyer questions.ChecklistDivorce Cost Scope ChecklistPrepare fee and scope questions for a family law matter by separating consultation fees, fixed fees, hourly work, disbursements, official fees, exclusions, approval rules, and invoice controls.ChecklistArrest Rights First Steps ChecklistArrest Rights First Steps Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to family law.ChecklistDivorce And Maintenance ChecklistDivorce And Maintenance Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to family law.ChecklistFamily Advocate Preparation ChecklistFamily Advocate Preparation Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to family law.
Immigration Law
1 resourcesInsurance Law
2 resourcesChecklistInsurance Law Fee and Scope GuidePrepare fee and scope questions for a insurance law matter by separating consultation fees, fixed fees, hourly work, disbursements, official fees, exclusions, approval rules, and invoice controls.ChecklistInsurance Claim ChecklistInsurance Claim Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to insurance law.
Intellectual Property
4 resourcesChecklistCopyright Ownership Question ChecklistPrepare copyright ownership questions by organising creator details, commission terms, employment or agency context, contracts, licences, deliverables, payment records, and publication history before legal review.ChecklistIntellectual Property Fee and Scope GuidePrepare fee and scope questions for a intellectual property matter by separating consultation fees, fixed fees, hourly work, disbursements, official fees, exclusions, approval rules, and invoice controls.ChecklistIP Protection ChecklistIP Protection Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to intellectual property.ChecklistTrade Mark Search ChecklistTrade Mark Search Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to intellectual property.
Labour Law
8 resourcesChecklistCCMA ChecklistPreparation checklist for CCMA referral, conciliation, and arbitration steps.ChecklistRetrenchment ChecklistChecklist for gathering consultation, selection criteria, severance, and retrenchment process documents.ChecklistDisciplinary Hearing ChecklistChecklist for preparing notices, evidence, witnesses, timelines, and questions before a disciplinary hearing.ChecklistLabour Lawyer Free Consultation Fee GuidePrepare fee and scope questions for a labour law matter by separating consultation fees, fixed fees, hourly work, disbursements, official fees, exclusions, approval rules, and invoice controls.ChecklistForeign Worker Compliance ChecklistPrepare a labour-law compliance checklist for foreign-worker employment, work authorisation, visa or permit records, employment contracts, and labour compliance by organising worker status, contracts, permits or records, pay records, workplace rules, deadlines, and questions before getting legal help.ChecklistDomestic Worker Hiring Compliance ChecklistPrepare a labour-law compliance checklist for domestic-worker hiring, written particulars, pay, hours, leave, UIF, deductions, accommodation, and termination risk by organising worker status, contracts, permits or records, pay records, workplace rules, deadlines, and questions before getting legal help.ChecklistCCMA Late Referral ChecklistPrepare for a late CCMA referral discussion by organising dismissal or dispute dates, reasons for lateness, referral forms, service proof, condonation evidence, and urgent next-step questions.ChecklistSettlement Offer Review ChecklistSettlement Offer Review Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to labour law.
Legal Services
9 resourcesChecklistLawyer Fees South Africa Fee GuideUnderstand South African lawyer-fee basics before agreeing to work: consultation fees, deposits, hourly or fixed fees, VAT, disbursements, counsel fees, scope changes, and written approval.ChecklistLawyer Consultation Fee GuidePrepare fee and scope questions for a legal services matter by separating consultation fees, fixed fees, hourly work, disbursements, official fees, exclusions, approval rules, and invoice controls.ChecklistLawyer Fees Per Hour Fee GuidePrepare for an hourly-fee discussion by confirming the rate, who bills time, minimum increments, estimates, deposits, disbursements, approval points, and invoice detail.ChecklistAre Lawyer Fees Tax Deductible Fee GuidePrepare the tax records and questions needed before asking SARS, a tax practitioner, accountant, or lawyer whether legal fees may be deductible in a South African tax context.ChecklistCan A Lawyer Sue A Client For Fees Fee GuidePrepare for an unpaid or disputed lawyer-fee situation by organising the mandate, fee estimate, invoices, trust records, work history, complaint route, and any demand or court papers.ChecklistLawyer Retainer Fee South Africa Fee GuidePrepare questions before paying a South African lawyer retainer, deposit, trust amount, or ongoing fee arrangement by clarifying scope, billing, approval, refunds, and records.ChecklistWill Lawyer Near Me Cost Fee GuidePrepare will-lawyer fee questions by organising family details, asset complexity, executor and guardian choices, existing wills, signing/storage needs, and quote scope.ChecklistLawyer With Contingency Fee Fee GuidePrepare for a South African contingency-fee discussion by checking matter type, written agreement requirements, exclusions, disbursements, settlement terms, and fee-dispute risks.ChecklistLawyer Transfer Fees Fee GuidePrepare questions about property-transfer legal fees, transfer duty, deeds-office charges, bond costs, disbursements, VAT, deposits, and written scope before paying.
Medical Negligence
2 resourcesChecklistMedical Negligence Fee and Scope GuidePrepare fee and scope questions for a medical-negligence matter by separating consultation fees, expert costs, disbursements, contingency terms, exclusions, approvals, and invoice controls.ChecklistMedical Negligence ChecklistMedical Negligence Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to medical negligence.
Mining and Energy Law
1 resourcesNotarial Services
6 resourcesChecklistNotarial Services Fee and Scope GuidePrepare fee and scope questions for a notarial services matter by separating consultation fees, fixed fees, hourly work, disbursements, official fees, exclusions, approval rules, and invoice controls.ChecklistAntenuptial Contract ChecklistAntenuptial Contract Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to notarial services.ChecklistAntenuptial Contract Notary ChecklistAntenuptial Contract Notary Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to notarial services.ChecklistApostille ChecklistApostille Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to notarial services.ChecklistCommissioner Of Oaths ChecklistCommissioner Of Oaths Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to notarial services.ChecklistNotarial Services ChecklistNotarial Services Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to notarial services.
Property Law
2 resourcesChecklistExisting Tenant Property Purchase ChecklistPrepare before buying property with an existing tenant by organising lease records, occupation facts, deposit and rental records, sale agreement terms, transfer timing, inspection records, and lawyer questions.ChecklistProperty Dispute ChecklistProperty Dispute Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to property law.
RAF Claims
1 resourcesTax Law
2 resourcesChecklistTax Lawyer Preparation Checklist for Cape TownPrepare for a Cape Town tax-law consultation by organising SARS notices, assessments, dispute dates, supporting records, payment history, practitioner correspondence, and fee-scope questions.ChecklistTax Dispute ChecklistTax Dispute Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to tax law.
Trusts
1 resourcesWills and Estates
4 resourcesChecklistWill Drafting ChecklistChecklist for assets, beneficiaries, guardianship, executors, and practical will-drafting decisions.ChecklistWills and Estates Fee and Scope GuidePrepare fee and scope questions for a wills and estates matter by separating consultation fees, fixed fees, hourly work, disbursements, official fees, exclusions, approval rules, and invoice controls.ChecklistDeceased Estate ChecklistDeceased Estate Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to wills and estates.ChecklistExecutor Duties Question ChecklistExecutor Duties Question Checklist for preparing documents, facts, dates, and questions connected to wills and estates.
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Labour LawEmployment disputes, CCMA matters, dismissal, retrenchment, workplace discipline, and Labour Court pathways.ConveyancingProperty transfer, transfer duty, deeds office steps, transfer costs, title deeds, and conveyancing attorney discovery.Debt CollectionLetters of demand, unpaid accounts, judgments, execution, garnishee orders, and debt enforcement pathways.Criminal LawArrest, bail, criminal charges, court appearances, criminal records, expungement, and defence lawyer discovery.Immigration LawVisa applications, work permits, permanent residence, asylum, overstay, deportation, and immigration lawyer discovery.Commercial LawContracts, business disputes, commercial agreements, breach of contract, restraints of trade, and commercial lawyer discovery.
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