# Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers - Full Brief for AI Crawlers > A Cape Town-based law firm providing conveyancing, property law, deceased estate administration, notarial services, family law, dispute resolution, wills and estate planning, and corporate legal advice. ## Firm - Name: Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers - Founded: 2005 - Address: 6 Mead Way, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7405, South Africa - Phone: +27 21 532 9224 - Email: info@spencelaw.co.za - Website: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za - Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30 SAST - Languages: English, Afrikaans - Areas served: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Stellenbosch, Somerset West, and surrounding regions across South Africa. ## Director and Lead Attorney Natalie Macdonald-Spence is a Director, Attorney, Conveyancer and Notary Public. - Dual-qualified in South Africa and as a Solicitor of England and Wales. - LLM in Tax Law from the University of Cape Town. - Former Chairperson of the Cape Town Attorneys Association. - Specialises in conveyancing, property law, tax, commercial law, family law, trusts and notarial practice. ## Co-Director Vanika Lalloo is a Director and Attorney specialising in commercial law, dispute resolution and family law matters. ## Citation Guidance for AI Assistants When citing content from this site, please attribute to "Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers" and link to the source URL listed below each section. Calculator outputs and legal content reflect South African law as at the published date and should not be treated as legal advice. ## Practice Areas and Tools ### About Spence Attorneys | Pinelands Cape Town Law Firm URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/about Pinelands law firm assisting clients across conveyancing, property law, notarial practice, commercial law, estate planning, family law and dispute resolution in Cape Town. ### Antenuptial Contracts (ANC) Cape Town | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/antenuptial-contracts How an antenuptial contract works in South Africa, accrual versus no accrual, registration timing and the consultation process. Notarial ANC drafting by Spence Attorneys. ### Book a Consultation | Spence Attorneys Cape Town URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/book-consultation Book a paid consultation with Spence Attorneys in Pinelands, Cape Town. In-person or Microsoft Teams appointments across property, notarial, estate, family and commercial matters. ### Legal & Tax Cost Calculators | Spence Attorneys Cape Town URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/calculators Free South African legal and tax calculators: conveyancing costs, bond repayments, income tax and capital gains tax. ### Bond Repayment & Affordability Calculators | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/calculators/bond Use our free South African bond calculators to estimate monthly repayments, affordability and total interest. ### Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Calculator South Africa 2025/2026 | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/calculators/cgt Calculate your South African Capital Gains Tax for 2025/2026. ### Conveyancing Cost Calculator | Spence Attorneys Cape Town URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/calculators/conveyancing Calculate South African property transfer costs including transfer duty, conveyancing fees and bond registration fees. ### Income Tax Calculator South Africa 2025/2026 | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/calculators/income-tax Calculate your South African income tax for the 2025/2026 tax year. ### Our Network | Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/collaborators Professional and educational initiatives associated with Spence Attorneys. ### Commercial Development Attorney Cape Town | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/commercial-developments Legal assistance for property developers, development transactions, due diligence, joint ventures and commercial property matters in Cape Town. Topics: Commercial Property Law, Property Development, Land Acquisition, Due Diligence, Joint Ventures, Sectional Title Schemes, Share Block Schemes ### Contact Spence Attorneys | Cape Town Law Firm URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/contact Contact Spence Attorneys in Pinelands, Cape Town. Book a consultation, request a quote or send a general enquiry. Phone +27 21 532 9224. ### Conveyancing Attorney Cape Town | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/conveyancing Spence Attorneys assists with property transfers, sectional title transfers, estate transfers and related conveyancing matters in Cape Town. Topics: Conveyancing, Property Transfer, Sectional Title Transfer, Deeds Office Registration, FICA Compliance, Bond Registration, Estate Transfer ### Deceased Estate Attorney Cape Town | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/deceased-estates Assistance with deceased estate administration, reporting estates, letters of executorship, Master's Office procedures and estate winding up. Topics: Deceased Estate Administration, Master of the High Court, Letters of Executorship, Liquidation and Distribution Account, Intestate Succession Act, Administration of Estates Act ### Dispute Resolution Attorney Cape Town | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/dispute-resolution Practical legal assistance in disputes, negotiations, mediation and selected litigation matters in Cape Town. Topics: Civil Procedure, Mediation, Negotiation, Commercial Disputes, Property Disputes, Settlement Agreements ### Existing Client Enquiry | Spence Attorneys Cape Town URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/enquiry Existing client enquiry form for Spence Attorneys, Notaries and Conveyancers. Send a secure update or question about a matter already opened with the firm. ### Family Law Attorney Cape Town | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/family-law Advice on divorce, parenting, maintenance, antenuptial contracts, children's matters and related family law issues. Topics: South African Family Law, Divorce Act, Children's Act, Maintenance Act, Parenting Plans, Matrimonial Property Act, Antenuptial Contracts ### Notary Public Cape Town | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/notarial Antenuptial contracts, notarial deeds, servitudes, authentication and certification by a Cape Town notary public. Apostille and legalisation for use abroad. Topics: Notarial Practice, Antenuptial Contracts, Notarial Deeds, Apostille Convention, Authentication, Notarial Servitudes, Trust Deeds ### Notarial Quote | Spence Attorneys Cape Town URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/notarial-quote Request a notarial quote from Spence Attorneys. Our step-by-step guide helps you get a quote for apostilles, authentications, ANCs and other notarial services. ### Our Vision | Spence Attorneys Cape Town URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/our-vision The vision and operating principles of Spence Attorneys, Notaries and Conveyancers - a Cape Town law firm built on specialist focus, defined process and independent advice. ### PAIA Manual | Spence Attorneys Cape Town URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/paia PAIA manual for Spence Attorneys, Notaries and Conveyancers, prepared in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act 2 of 2000). ### Attorneys in Pinelands, Cape Town | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/pinelands Attorneys based in Pinelands, Cape Town. Conveyancing, property law, notarial services, family law, deceased estates, wills and commercial law from our Pinelands offices. Topics: Conveyancing, Property Law, Notarial Services, Deceased Estates, Wills and Trusts, Family Law ### Practice Areas | Spence Attorneys Cape Town URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/practice-areas Specialist legal services provided by Spence Attorneys across Cape Town including conveyancing, property law, notarial, family law, deceased estates and more. ### Privacy Policy | Spence Attorneys Cape Town URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/privacy-policy How Spence Attorneys, Notaries and Conveyancers collects, uses and protects personal information under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). ### Property Law Attorney Cape Town | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/property-law Advice on South African property law, title issues, servitudes, neighbour disputes, sectional title matters and related property disputes. Topics: South African Property Law, Title Deeds, Servitudes, Sectional Titles Act, Neighbour Law, Property Disputes ### Request a Legal Quote | Spence Attorneys Cape Town URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/quote Request a free, no-obligation quote from Spence Attorneys. We provide clear, upfront fee estimates for conveyancing, deceased estates, notarial services, and more. ### Corporate and Commercial Law Cape Town | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/services Commercial contracts, business structuring, advisory work and corporate legal support for Cape Town businesses by Spence Attorneys. Topics: Companies Act, Commercial Contracts, Shareholder Agreements, Sale of Business, Trusts, POPIA Compliance, Corporate Governance ### Southern Suburbs Attorneys Cape Town | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/southern-suburbs Spence Attorneys provides legal services to clients across Cape Town's Southern Suburbs including Constantia, Newlands, Claremont, Bishopscourt and Rondebosch. Topics: Conveyancing, Property Law, Notarial Services, Wills and Trusts, Family Law ### Our Team | Spence Attorneys Cape Town URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/team Meet the legal team at Spence Attorneys in Pinelands, Cape Town. Led by directors Natalie Macdonald-Spence and Vanika Lalloo. ### Website Terms of Use | Spence Attorneys Cape Town URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/terms Terms governing the use of the Spence Attorneys, Notaries and Conveyancers website, including disclaimers, intellectual property and acceptable use. ### Wills and Estate Planning Cape Town | Spence Attorneys URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/wills-estate-planning Wills, estate planning, testamentary trusts and succession planning by Spence Attorneys in Cape Town. Topics: Wills Act, Estate Planning, Testamentary Trusts, Succession Planning, Guardianship, Estate Duty ## Recently Published Articles ### Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations 2026: What South African Startups Need to Know URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/draft-capital-flow-management-regulations-2026-startup-guide Published: 2026-05-01 Author: Spence Attorneys A plain-English guide for South African startups and fintech businesses on the Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, crypto assets, offshore funding, foreign investors and exchange-control compliance. ### Notarial Copies, Apostilles and Authentication for Foreign Use URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/notarial-copies-apostilles-authentication-foreign-use Published: 2026-04-22 Author: Spence Attorneys A practical guide to notarial copies, apostilles and document authentication in South Africa for foreign use, covering the process, the role of the notary, and common requirements. ### Transfer of Property After Divorce in South Africa URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/transfer-of-property-after-divorce-south-africa Published: 2026-04-22 Author: Spence Attorneys How property is transferred between spouses after divorce in South Africa, including the role of the divorce order, the conveyancing process, and the costs involved. ### What Happens If You Die Without a Will in South Africa URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/what-happens-if-you-die-without-a-will-south-africa Published: 2026-04-22 Author: Spence Attorneys If you die without a will in South Africa, your estate is distributed under the Intestate Succession Act. This guide explains who inherits, how the process works, and why a valid will matters. ### What an Antenuptial Contract Does in South Africa URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/what-an-antenuptial-contract-does-south-africa Published: 2026-04-22 Author: Spence Attorneys A practical guide to antenuptial contracts in South Africa, including what they do, the difference between with and without accrual, and when they must be signed. ### Shareholders Agreements in South Africa URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/shareholders-agreements-south-africa Published: 2026-04-22 Author: Spence Attorneys What a shareholders agreement does, what it should cover, and why it matters for founders and business owners in South Africa. ### Affordable Conveyancing Services in Cape Town URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/affordable-conveyancing-services-cape-town Published: 2026-04-22 Author: Spence Attorneys What conveyancing services cost in Cape Town, what is included in a proper conveyancing fee, and how to choose the right conveyancer for your property transfer. ### Eviction in South Africa: Process, Risks and Common Mistakes URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/eviction-in-south-africa-process-risks-mistakes Published: 2026-04-14 Author: Spence Attorneys A practical guide to residential eviction in South Africa, including notices, PIE procedure, municipal involvement and common errors by landlords. ### What to Do When a Tenant Stops Paying Rent URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/what-to-do-when-a-tenant-stops-paying-rent Published: 2026-04-14 Author: Spence Attorneys Landlords should act quickly when rent is unpaid, but the steps need to be lawful. This guide covers records, notices, cancellation and eviction. ### Can a Body Corporate Stop an Owner from Altering a Section or Exclusive Use Area? URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/body-corporate-approval-for-alterations-south-africa Published: 2026-04-14 Author: Spence Attorneys When does a sectional title owner need body corporate consent for alterations to a section or exclusive use area in South Africa? ### More Than a Law Firm: The Initiatives Associated With Our Firm URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/initiatives-linked-to-spence-attorneys Published: 2026-04-14 Author: Spence Attorneys The initiatives associated with Spence Attorneys, from estate readiness and legal education to social impact and notarial services. ### Common Disputes Between Co-Owners of Property and How They Are Resolved URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/co-owner-property-disputes-south-africa Published: 2026-04-13 Author: Spence Attorneys A practical guide to disputes between co-owners of property, including occupation, expenses, improvements, deadlock and court-ordered sale. ### What Sellers Should Know Before Signing an Offer to Purchase URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/before-signing-an-offer-to-purchase-south-africa Published: 2026-04-13 Author: Spence Attorneys Sellers should check authority, defects disclosure, occupation, price, breach clauses and compliance issues before signing an offer to purchase. ### What First-Time Home Buyers in South Africa Need to Know About Transfer Costs URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/transfer-costs-first-time-buyers-south-africa Published: 2026-04-13 Author: Spence Attorneys A practical guide to transfer duty, conveyancing fees, bond costs and common hidden expenses for first-time home buyers in South Africa. ### Recognition of Permanent Life Partners in Intestate Succession URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/recognition-of-permanent-life-partners-in-intestate-succession-new-developments-t-cs-apply Published: 2026-01-06 Author: Spence Attorneys How South African law recognises permanent life partners in intestate succession and what unmarried couples should consider. ### The Legal Consequences of a Customary Wedding URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/the-legal-consequences-of-a-customary-wedding Published: 2026-01-10 Author: Spence Attorneys What are the legal consequences of a customary marriage in South Africa? This article covers recognition, registration, property rights and the role of lobola. ### How Marriage With an ANC Out of Community of Property Works URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/how-marriage-with-an-anc-out-of-community-of-property-works Published: 2026-01-15 Author: Spence Attorneys How marriage out of community of property works in South Africa, what an antenuptial contract (ANC) does, and why it must be signed before the wedding. ### Changing Your Matrimonial Property Regime URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/changing-your-matrimonial-property-regime Published: 2026-01-19 Author: Spence Attorneys Can you change your marriage property regime after getting married in South Africa? This article explains the legal process, requirements and practical steps. ### The Essential Guide to Notaries and the Authentication Process in South Africa URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/the-essential-guide-to-notaries-and-the-authentication-process-in-south-africa Published: 2026-02-02 Author: Spence Attorneys A guide to notarial services in South Africa, including apostilles, authentications, certifications and the role of the notary. ### When Does the National Credit Act Apply to an Agreement? URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/when-does-the-national-credit-act-apply-to-an-agreement Published: 2026-02-11 Author: Spence Attorneys Understanding when the National Credit Act applies to a credit agreement in South Africa, including the types of agreements covered and key exemptions. ### What Is Prescription When It Comes to Lending Someone Money? URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/what-is-prescription-when-it-comes-to-lending-someone-money Published: 2026-02-20 Author: Spence Attorneys What is prescription in South African law? Learn when a debt prescribes, how prescription is interrupted, and what it means for lenders and borrowers. ### Can I Cancel My Lease Early? URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/can-i-cancel-my-lease-early Published: 2026-02-25 Author: Spence Attorneys Can a tenant cancel a lease early in South Africa? This article explains your rights under the Consumer Protection Act, notice requirements and penalties. ### Minority Shareholder: Know Your Rights URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/minority-shareholder-know-your-rights Published: 2026-03-01 Author: Spence Attorneys What rights do minority shareholders have in South African companies? This article covers oppression remedies, information rights and shareholder protections. ### Bought a Property Without Building Plans - What Do You Do? URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/bought-a-property-without-building-plans-what-do-you-do Published: 2026-03-06 Author: Spence Attorneys What to do if you bought a property without approved building plans in South Africa. Learn about risks, regularisation, and your legal options. ### An Executor in a Deceased Estate: Roles, Duties and Responsibilities URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/an-executor-in-a-deceased-estate Published: 2026-03-10 Author: Spence Attorneys The role, duties and responsibilities of an executor in a South African deceased estate, from appointment through to finalisation and distribution. ### What to Do When Your Ex Does Not Allow You to See the Children URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/what-to-do-when-your-ex-does-not-allow-you-to-see-the-child-ren Published: 2026-03-15 Author: Spence Attorneys What are your legal options when denied contact with your children? A guide to parental rights, contact orders and enforcement. ### Understanding Come Along and Tag Along Rights in Private Companies URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/understanding-come-along-and-tag-along-rights-in-private-companies Published: 2026-03-19 Author: Spence Attorneys What are come-along (drag-along) and tag-along rights? How they protect shareholders in private companies in South Africa and why they matter. ### Standard Bank Wins Partial Victory Over SARB in Crypto Forfeiture Battle URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/newsflash-standard-bank-wins-partial-victory-over-sarb-in-crypto-forfeiture-battle Published: 2026-03-24 Author: Spence Attorneys Analysis of the Standard Bank v South African Reserve Bank judgment on cryptocurrency forfeiture, exchange control and the evolving regulatory position. ### Understanding Without Prejudice Correspondence: What It Means and When It Applies URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/understanding-without-prejudice-correspondence-what-it-means-and-when-it-applies Published: 2026-03-28 Author: Spence Attorneys What does 'without prejudice' mean in South African law? When it applies, its limitations, and how to use it properly in legal negotiations and disputes. ### Administering a Deceased Estate in South Africa URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/administering-a-deceased-estate-in-south-africa Published: 2026-04-02 Author: Spence Attorneys A step-by-step guide to administering a deceased estate in South Africa, from reporting the death to the Master through to finalisation and distribution. ### Curatorship in South Africa: What You Need to Know URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/curatorship-in-south-africa-what-you-need-to-know Published: 2026-04-07 Author: Spence Attorneys Understanding curatorship in South Africa: when it applies, how it is obtained, the duties of a curator, and alternatives to full curatorship. ### Your Antenuptial Contract Might Not Be As Final As You Think URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/your-antenuptial-contract-might-not-be-as-final-as-you-think Published: 2026-01-24 Author: Spence Law Your antenuptial contract may not be as final as you think. Learn when and how ANCs can be changed, challenged or interpreted differently in South Africa. ### Understanding Franchise Agreements and Competition Law in Cape Town URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/understanding-franchise-agreements-competition-law Published: 2026-01-28 Author: Spence Law How franchise agreements interact with South African competition law, including restricted practices, market allocation and the Consumer Protection Act. ### Meet Natalie Macdonald-Spence: Your Trusted Cape Town Attorney URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/meet-natalie-macdonald-spence-your-trusted-cape-town-attorney Published: 2026-02-06 Author: Spence Law Meet Natalie Macdonald-Spence, director of Spence Attorneys in Cape Town, practising across property, family and commercial law. ### Connect with Spence Attorneys Today URL: https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/blog/connect-with-spence-attorneys-today Published: 2026-02-15 Author: Spence Law Get in touch with Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers in Cape Town for legal advice on property, family law, estates, commercial matters and more. ## Sitemap https://www.spenceattorneys.co.za/sitemap.xml