Ferana Majeed

Results-driven legal professional with 15 years of experience in deceased estates, insolvency, trusts, and curatorship administration.

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Advocate of the High Court of South Africa (Ex-Officio) with specialised Justice College training in estate administration, liquidation and distribution accounts, insolvency matters, and curatorship. Extensive experience within the Master of the High Court, including drafting and examining liquidation and distribution accounts, presiding over insolvency creditors' meetings, and analysing objections in compliance with legal directives. Strong leadership background supervising teams of attorneys and administrative staff during the transition from manual systems to the ICMS digital platform.

Award recipient in Constitutional Litigation from the Professional Legal Training School with expertise in mediation, arbitration, client relations, and legal compliance

Deceased Estate/Insolvency & Trust Specialist - Department of Justice & Constitutional Development

(2007-12 - 2023-05)

• Provided client counselling and built strong professional relationships with clients, trustees, attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors.
• Handled estate planning, trust registrations, curatorship matters, and drafting of wills and trust documentation.
• Delivered estate and trust administration services aligned with Batho Pele Principles, supporting vulnerable communities.
• Analysed estate planning needs and developed strategic legal solutions for diverse estate portfolios.
• Ensured compliance with Master's Office estate administration requirements and legal regulations.
• Conducted consultations to assess estate planning goals and advised clients on tailored legal strategies.
• Managed trust registrations and financial trust documentation through internal systems.
• Led and supervised a team of 17 attorneys and help desk staff during the implementation of the ICMS digital migration system.
• Resolved client disputes and improved service delivery through strong negotiation and conflict management skills.

LLB with Honours - University of Kwa Zulu Natal (Ukzn) (1992-01 - 2002-12)