Attorneys,
Notaries &
Conveyancers
Professional legal services in property law, litigation, estates, contracts and business law — delivered with experience, discretion and a client-first approach.
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Experience
Committed to You
A long-standing legal practice serving clients with practical guidance, careful preparation and professional support across key areas of law.
Serving Clients Across
Key Areas of Law
From property matters and estates to litigation and commercial legal work, Wessels & Smith continues to serve with dedication, careful preparation and precision.
A Legal Legacy.
Ready for What Comes Next.
Since 1950, Wessels & Smith has assisted individuals, families, businesses and institutions across the Free State. Our attorneys, notaries and conveyancers combine established experience with clear communication, careful preparation and practical legal support.
A Legal Legacy. Ready for What Comes Next.
Since 1950, Wessels & Smith has assisted individuals, families, businesses and institutions across the Free State. Our attorneys, notaries and conveyancers combine established experience with clear communication, careful preparation and practical legal support.
Trusted Since 1950
Over Decades
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Practical Legal Support for Individuals, Families and Businesses
Whether you are buying property, registering a bond, planning your estate, resolving a dispute or needing formal legal documents drafted, Wessels & Smith Inc provides clear, professional guidance from a team trusted since 1950.
Property Law & Conveyancing
Civil Litigation
Criminal Law
Wills and Deceased Estate Administration
Mining & Prospecting Rights
Drafting of Contracts & Notary
Established in Welkom. Built on Trust.
Wessels & Smith Inc was established in 1950 as the first legal firm for the newly founded township of Welkom. What began as a pioneering step into a growing town became a respected legal practice serving the Free State Goldfields for generations.
Today, the firm continues to uphold its long-standing values of professionalism, ethical service and client-focused legal support. Our team assists private clients, businesses, financial institutions, schools, landowners and families with practical legal guidance tailored to their specific matter.
Local Legal Knowledge
Deeply rooted in Welkom and Bloemfontein and deeply familiar with the legal needs of the Free State community and especially the Gold Fields community.
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Wessels & Smith Inc is based on the first floor of the Wessels and Smith Building situated at 26–28 Heeren Street, Welkom, Free State. The firm also has a satelite office in Bloemfontein and serves clients in Welkom, the Free State Goldfields as well as Bloemfontein and, where required, matters outside the Free State through a network of expert correspondent firms.
The firm offers a broad range of legal services, including property transfers, bond registrations, bond cancellations, civil litigation, commercial litigation, wills, deceased estates, trusts, family law, mining law, notarial services, commercial contracts, debt collection and related legal matters.
Yes. Property transfers and bond registrations are key focus areas of Wessels & Smith Inc. The firm assists with conveyancing matters for private, commercial and agricultural property clients and serves on major bank panels.
Yes. The firm assists with mining rights, prospecting rights, mining permits, Section 11 applications, cessions, servitudes, access agreements, land use agreements and notarial execution of mining and prospecting rights.
Yes. The firm assists with drafting wills, estate planning, deceased estate administration, family trusts and testamentary trusts, helping clients plan responsibly and manage estate-related legal processes.
You can contact Wessels & Smith Inc by calling 057 391 9800 or emailing info@wessmith.co.za. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:45, excluding public holidays. If you have an urgent after-hours bail application, contact this number +27 73 812 8028
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