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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
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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. 

READ MORE
130
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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Debt collections – Regular questions answered

04 January 2021,  Marié Combrink

Let’s start the new year with a short list of regular questions that we receive regarding debt collections and a... few short answers. 

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Bullied because of debt

02 January 2020

Debt collection is when an attorney, a person who is an agent of an attorney or a registered debt collector... collects, on behalf of the credit provider, any outstanding amount, plus lawful interest, admin costs and legal fees.

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When is the correct time to hand over a matter for debt collection?

01 November 2019,  Marié Combrink

When is the correct time to hand over a matter for debt collection?   This can be a very... difficult decision for any business or person that is relying on clients and or even patients in some situations to pay statement of accounts that has been rendered.  

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Can a Debt Collector take my property?

03 June 2019

The only way a debt collector can take your property is through the legal process of attachment of moveable property... and sale in execution of moveable property ; and the attachment of immoveable property and sale in execution.

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Debt Collection

02 May 2019,  Dries Knoetze

“I have received various calls from a debt collector, acting on behalf of one of my creditors at all hours... of the night. I have blocked the number but the calls do not seem to stop. The Collector even went as far as to threaten me and my family should I fail to make payments directly to him. What can I do to stop this harassment?”   

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Can a debt collector have me arrested?

02 May 2019

Collection agencies usually do not have legal authority to issue warrant of arrests or have you put in jail.

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