Kevin Barnard

About Kevin Barnard

Kevin Barnard is an attorney and director at Kevin Barnard Attorneys, located in Strydompark, Randburg, South Africa. He has over 20 years of experience in the legal profession. His firm has been providing trusted legal counsel for more than a decade, serving both businesses and individuals across a variety of legal areas.

The firm has developed expertise in its practice areas and takes a personalised approach to address clients’ unique legal needs.

Kevin Barnard Attorneys specialises in Estate Planning, Administration of Deceased Estates (Probate), Wills, and Trust Administration under South African law. The firm also offers services in corporate and commercial law, contract law, compliance, and dispute resolution. The team aims to deliver excellent service and tailored legal solutions to their clients, ensuring that they understand the complexities involved before providing advice.

With extensive expertise in these areas, Kevin advises individuals and families on safeguarding their assets and preserving their legacies. He drafts clear, legally sound wills and designs comprehensive estate plans tailored to each client’s needs. He also oversees the winding up of deceased estates, guiding executors and beneficiaries through the probate process efficiently and compassionately, while ensuring full compliance with South Africa’s legal requirements.

Kevin’s practice encompasses complex scenarios, including disputed wills, beneficiary conflicts, and cross-border estate matters. He frequently assists international clients who hold assets in South Africa, coordinating with foreign advisors to navigate multi-jurisdictional estate issues. In all cases, Kevin emphasises practical solutions and meticulous attention to detail to ensure that assets are protected and distributed according to his clients’ wishes.

Committed to providing clear guidance and personalised service, Kevin works closely with a diverse clientele – from local South African families and entrepreneurs to expatriates and foreign investors with interests in South Africa. His client-centric approach, combined with deep knowledge of South African trust and estate law, instils confidence and peace of mind throughout the planning and administration process.

Experience

Estate Planning & Will Drafting: Develops custom estate plans and drafts clear, legally sound wills (including complex testamentary trust provisions) to secure family wealth for future generations and minimise potential disputes.

Deceased Estate Administration (Probate): Manages the full administration of deceased estates, obtaining necessary legal appointments, settling liabilities, and distributing assets to heirs while minimising delays and ensuring compliance with South African probate law.

Trust Formation & Administration: Establishes family trusts and handles ongoing trust management, facilitating seamless intergenerational wealth transfer while ensuring all trustee duties and regulatory obligations are met.

Cross-Border Estate Matters: Advises non-resident individuals and international families with assets in South Africa on estate planning and succession, coordinating with foreign counsel to address cross-jurisdictional legal requirements.

Estate Dispute Resolution: Assists in resolving conflicts such as contested wills or executor-beneficiary disputes, striving for amicable settlements and, when necessary, representing clients’ interests through formal legal proceedings.
 

Qualifications & Memberships

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (2005)
• LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) – Rhodes University (South Africa)
• B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) – Rhodes University (South Africa)
• Member, Legal Practice Council of South Africa