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To renounce or not to renounce a benefit in terms of a will?

02 April 2024,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

In terms of your will, your surviving spouse and descendants, are entitled to inherit and one of your children decides... to renounce his or her share, the surviving spouse shall inherit that portion of that inheritance, which was declined by the descendant.

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Who inherits under a Deceased Estate when there is no Will?

02 April 2024,  Sinethemba Mashego

It is society's norm to transfer generational wealth and to engage in the re-allotment of wealth. However, some people are ... uninformed about the rules that govern the re-allotment of wealth when they have not drafted a will. 

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Understanding the Distinction between Living Wills and Last Wills and Testaments

02 April 2024,  André Styger

While both documents are essential components of comprehensive estate planning, they serve distinct purposes and address different aspects of an... individual's life and well-being. This article explores the definitions, functions, and legal implications of living wills and last wills, shedding light on the significance of each in ensuring the wishes and intentions of individuals are respected in both life and death.

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When can a Will be challenged?

02 April 2024,  Melody Sithole

A Will can be described as a document that expresses the last wishes of an individual about how their property... must be distributed when they die. The document must be written, signed and formal.  The last wishes can be challenged in the following situations:

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To renounce or not to renounce a benefit in terms of a will?

02 April 2024,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

In terms of your will, your surviving spouse and descendants, are entitled to inherit and one of your children decides... to renounce his or her share, the surviving spouse shall inherit that portion of that inheritance, which was declined by the descendant.

READ MORE
37
Article

Who inherits under a Deceased Estate when there is no Will?

02 April 2024,  Sinethemba Mashego

It is society's norm to transfer generational wealth and to engage in the re-allotment of wealth. However, some people are ... uninformed about the rules that govern the re-allotment of wealth when they have not drafted a will. 

READ MORE
103
Article

Understanding the Distinction between Living Wills and Last Wills and Testaments

02 April 2024,  André Styger

While both documents are essential components of comprehensive estate planning, they serve distinct purposes and address different aspects of an... individual's life and well-being. This article explores the definitions, functions, and legal implications of living wills and last wills, shedding light on the significance of each in ensuring the wishes and intentions of individuals are respected in both life and death.

READ MORE
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Article

When can a Will be challenged?

02 April 2024,  Melody Sithole

A Will can be described as a document that expresses the last wishes of an individual about how their property... must be distributed when they die. The document must be written, signed and formal.  The last wishes can be challenged in the following situations:

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Tax implications of an interest-free loan to your subsidiary company

08 July 2014

Holdco (Pty) Ltd has recently established a subsidiary company Subco (Pty) Ltd. As a new company, Subco is in need... of a cash injection. Accordingly, Holdco provides a voluntary interest-free loan to Subco to help it out with some much-needed capital to help grow its business. But what are the tax implications of this interest-free loan, if any?

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If my home loan is paid up, should I keep my account open?

02 June 2014

Mrs Brown bought a house and registered a mortgage bond in favour of Bank X to finance the sale. She... also opted for the home-owners’ insurance, an option provided by Bank X to insure the property against damages as a requirement of the home loan. After a period of 20 years Mrs Brown has finally paid the last outstanding instalment on her home loan. Mrs Brown felt relieved to finally own her home free from any debt. But has her home loan account automatically been closed? Why then is she still getting statements from the bank?

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What to do with a man of straw?

25 October 2012

Business owners are becoming increasingly concerned with the escalating numbers of debtors failing to make payments and requiring legal action... to recover debt. However, more and more business owners are also finding out that many debtors are just not able to pay their debt or even a part thereof and have no property or assets that can be attached. What can be done with such a ‘man of straw’ or is he beyond the reach of the law.

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Hoe om jouself te beskerm as jy geld leen

19 June 2012

In vandag se moeilike ekonomiese tye maak meeste mense gereeld staat op lenings om noodsaaklike items soos huise, motors en... selfs kruideniersware te kan bekostig. In sommige gevalle word persone genoodsaak om by instellings anders as banke lenings aan te gaan wat tot gevolg kan hê dat ‘n persoon uitgebuit kan word deur die hef van buitensporige rentes en kostes. Om dit te voorkom is dit belangrik om te weet wat jou regte as verbruiker is.

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