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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
53
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
132
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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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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The when, what and how of estate agent commission

12 October 2021

We’ve put our house in the market and have an estate agent that is helping us sell our property. However,... we have also told our friends that we are selling should anyone know of an interested buyer. But what happens if we get a buyer independent from our estate agent? Must we still pay agent’s commission?

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Selling your property in a new digital age

01 March 2021,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

Times are surely changing and with the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA) it is now easier than ever to... facilitate electronic communications and transactions online,

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Divorce and Property

01 March 2021

Property is a good investment to have in the Long term and most people only acquire property once they are... married as it is financially easier to afford property and it is seen as a start to new life together. 

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New rules regarding privacy (POPI) will impact people living in complexes and estates

01 March 2021,  Marié Combrink

As the effective date to come into operation for the Protection of Personal Information Act or POPI as we become... to know it, organisations have until 30 June 2021 to make sure that they comply when gathering personal information.

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R.I.P rent in peace…

01 October 2020

A lease agreement is binding on both the tenant and landlord even after one passes away, the estate (executor) of... either the landlord or tenant remains bound by the terms and conditions of the lease.

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What you should know before buying a property in a sectional title

01 September 2020,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

For safety reasons, it has become more and more popular to buy property in sectional title units and thus have... people closer to you when the need should arise.  This is usually also a smaller property to maintain and may be cheaper than trying to maintain a huge free standing property.

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