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Is Estate Planning only for Wealthy People? Who is Legible to have a Will?

01 April 2025,  Lerato Mashego

When most people think of estate planning, they often assume it is something only the wealthy need to worry about.... However, the truth is that everyone, regardless of their financial status can benefit from having a will. The need for a will goes beyond just distributing wealth, it ensures that your wishes are respected, your loved ones are cared for, and any personal desires are fulfilled after you are gone.

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Thanks, but no thanks.

01 April 2025,  Relebogile Segoe

In our South African Law a testator, being a person who has the legal ability to make a valid will,... has freedom of testation. This gives testators the freedom to choose beneficiaries and outline their desires in their wills, so directing the distribution of their inheritance following death. A person who has been nominated to inherit under a will has the choice to either adiate (accept the inheritance) or repudiate (refuse to accept the inheritance). An exception applies to this rule.

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The thought of getting a Will scares the Living Daylights out of Me.

01 April 2025,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

I know what you thinking, Bathong (word to express disbelief, surprise or dissatisfaction) Puleng! Let me explain. I come from... a family where a conversation like this one is a taboo. Mention the word “Will” and your family members think you planning on killing them. We listen but we don’t judge!

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The Executor’s Duty to Insure Property and Pre-Appointment Responsibilities

01 April 2025,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

In South Africa, when a person passes away, their estate must be administered and distributed according to their will or... the laws of intestate succession. A key figure in this process is the executor, who is appointed by the Master of the High Court to manage the deceased’s estate. 

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Is Estate Planning only for Wealthy People? Who is Legible to have a Will?

01 April 2025,  Lerato Mashego

When most people think of estate planning, they often assume it is something only the wealthy need to worry about.... However, the truth is that everyone, regardless of their financial status can benefit from having a will. The need for a will goes beyond just distributing wealth, it ensures that your wishes are respected, your loved ones are cared for, and any personal desires are fulfilled after you are gone.

READ MORE
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Thanks, but no thanks.

01 April 2025,  Relebogile Segoe

In our South African Law a testator, being a person who has the legal ability to make a valid will,... has freedom of testation. This gives testators the freedom to choose beneficiaries and outline their desires in their wills, so directing the distribution of their inheritance following death. A person who has been nominated to inherit under a will has the choice to either adiate (accept the inheritance) or repudiate (refuse to accept the inheritance). An exception applies to this rule.

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The thought of getting a Will scares the Living Daylights out of Me.

01 April 2025,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

I know what you thinking, Bathong (word to express disbelief, surprise or dissatisfaction) Puleng! Let me explain. I come from... a family where a conversation like this one is a taboo. Mention the word “Will” and your family members think you planning on killing them. We listen but we don’t judge!

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The Executor’s Duty to Insure Property and Pre-Appointment Responsibilities

01 April 2025,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

In South Africa, when a person passes away, their estate must be administered and distributed according to their will or... the laws of intestate succession. A key figure in this process is the executor, who is appointed by the Master of the High Court to manage the deceased’s estate. 

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Ownership of Property and Death

01 April 2025,  André Styger

As a conveyancer we are confronted frequently with property that is still registered in the name of someone who has... passed away, but has not been transferred to the heirs.  The heirs then sell the property and the unknowing buyer is in for an extra long transaction as the deceased estate will have to be finalized first.

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Will AI be steering the future of M&A?

31 March 2025

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably in some way become part of the day-to-day operations of most businesses.... In the fast-paced and competitive world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a vital strategy for companies looking to expand their reach, increase market share, or diversify their portfolios. 

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Car balloon payments: Pop goes your budget!

31 March 2025

A car balloon payment may not be quite as festive as it sounds. Consumers often don’t consider the down-the-road impact... of a balloon payment. In this article, we look at the balloon payment structure and what consumers can do to manage this or alternatives that can be considered when procuring a vehicle.

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When does the Property Transfer clock start in a divorce?

31 March 2025

A recent Chief Registrar’s Circular has shed light on the challenges of determining the correct transaction date for divorce-related property... transfers—especially when settlement agreements are amended after the divorce. 

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To vote or not to vote: Post-Commencement business rescue creditors

31 March 2025

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled on a critical issue in business rescue proceedings—can post-commencement creditors vote on rescue... plans? The Mashwayi Projects v Wescoal case brings much-needed clarity, shaping the future of business rescue in South Africa. Find out what this means for creditors, financially distressed companies, and the business rescue process.

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Can your cell phone get you fired?

31 March 2025

Using a cell phone has become so accepted that employees easily forget or ignore the fact that their use at... work may not be approved or allowed by the employer. However, failing to adhere to employer policies on cell phone use could potentially have serious consequences for an employee.

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