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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
42
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
109
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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Unlawful arrest

23 May 2018

“You have the right to remain silent; anything that you say may be used against you in a court of... law.  You have a right to an attorney, if you cannot afford one, one may be appointed to represent you at the expenses of the state.  Do you understand these rights?”

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Driver’s beware. Losing your license is easier than you think!

25 October 2012

Alice is on her way to school with the children. The road is surprisingly quiet this morning and she is... not paying too much attention to her speedometer. Suddenly a traffic officer jumps out and waves her over. Glancing down she sees that she was driving just over 90km/h. Preparing herself for the speeding fine, Alice is shocked when the traffic officer issues her with a notice and informs her that because she exceeded the speed limit by more than 30 km/h she has to appear in court. How can this be? Surely she wasn’t driving that fast and now she has to go to court? What happened to the usual speeding fine?

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A practical approach to your rights when arrested

19 June 2012

Most individuals tend to believe that they will never be faced with the prospect of arrest as they are law... abiding citizens. Whilst this may be the case, it is sensible to always be well-informed of your rights in the event of an arrest and what you may or may not do so that you can enforce your rights in the event of an arrest.

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