March 6, 2023
SEQUESTRATION OF DEBTORS Sequestration can be executed voluntarily or you may be compelled to be sequestrated when your liabilities exceed your assets. The procedure and requirements […]
February 2, 2023
I have a 12-month contract in place for a residential property. The conditions of the house have deteriorated to such an extent that I feel it […]
January 10, 2023
Are you and your partner living together? If your answer is yes, you might not be aware of the various options available to protect your assets […]
December 5, 2022
Is a landlord obliged to upgrade the leased property to ensure that the tenant can live comfortably and conveniently through loadshedding? Landlords have many obligations in […]
January 26, 2022
The Wills Act sets out the requirements for a valid Last Will and Testament. For a will to be valid, it must be signed and witnessed. […]
July 30, 2021
Many clients are under the impression that a document can be emailed to them, they can print it, sign and then post the originally signed document […]
June 17, 2020
How do I report an estate to the Master? A deceased estate comes into existence when a person dies leaving property or a Will or a document which […]
July 17, 2019
It is trite that the law of succession aims to give effect to the wishes of the testator. Accordingly, when a person passes on and leaves […]
April 17, 2019
The idea of freedom of testation is a core value of South African law and enjoys wide protection. The Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act, 27 of […]
January 31, 2019
Losing a partner or a spouse is traumatic enough but being unprepared for the practical financial realities of death can make it all the more devastating. […]
November 27, 2018
Many clients are advised to make use of a testamentary trust while attending to their estate planning and one of the most asked questions relates to […]
December 7, 2017
During a person’s lifetime s/he will gather assets, in other words, belongings such as a house or a motor vehicle. These assets and liabilities will form […]