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A Property Was Left Out of a Deceased Estate – What Happens Next?

03 August 2026,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

It sometimes happens that a property is only discovered after a deceased estate has already been finalised. This may be... because the property was left out of the inventory or because it was still registered in a maiden or previous surname and was not identified during the administration of the estate. Once, the estate has been finalised, the property cannot simply be transferred.

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My Parents Did Not Leave a Will, What Happens Next?

03 August 2026,  Lerato Mashego

Losing a parent is one of life's most difficult experiences. Amidst the emotional burden of grief, families are often faced... with another challenge: managing the deceased's estate. One of the most common questions we receive is: "My father did not leave a will. What happens now?"

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How to Protect Your Family Home — Update Your Will When You Buy or Sell Property

03 August 2026,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people ever make. Yet, while many focus... on the bond, transfer, and moving process, they forget one vital step — updating their will.

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“What Makes Up My Estate?”

03 August 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

Most people have the assumption that their estate only consists of their house or the money in their bank account ... however, in reality your estate includes much more than just that. It is important to understand what forms part of your estate as this is essential for estate planning and ensuring that your loved ones are cared for. 

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A Property Was Left Out of a Deceased Estate – What Happens Next?

03 August 2026,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

It sometimes happens that a property is only discovered after a deceased estate has already been finalised. This may be... because the property was left out of the inventory or because it was still registered in a maiden or previous surname and was not identified during the administration of the estate. Once, the estate has been finalised, the property cannot simply be transferred.

READ MORE
49
Article

My Parents Did Not Leave a Will, What Happens Next?

03 August 2026,  Lerato Mashego

Losing a parent is one of life's most difficult experiences. Amidst the emotional burden of grief, families are often faced... with another challenge: managing the deceased's estate. One of the most common questions we receive is: "My father did not leave a will. What happens now?"

READ MORE
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Article

How to Protect Your Family Home — Update Your Will When You Buy or Sell Property

03 August 2026,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people ever make. Yet, while many focus... on the bond, transfer, and moving process, they forget one vital step — updating their will.

READ MORE
39
Article

“What Makes Up My Estate?”

03 August 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

Most people have the assumption that their estate only consists of their house or the money in their bank account ... however, in reality your estate includes much more than just that. It is important to understand what forms part of your estate as this is essential for estate planning and ensuring that your loved ones are cared for. 

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Can a sale in execution proceed while an appeal hangs in the balance?

03 December 2024

In this article, we explore some of the complexities relating to the general rule of suspension during an appeal.

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Must costs follow the result in Labour Court disputes?

07 February 2018

I’m unemployed because my fixed-term contract was not renewed by my employer. I referred a dispute to the CCMA but... was unsuccessful there. My attorney does feel there is merits in taking the matter on review to the Labour Court, but has warned me that it may be expensive and there is no guarantee that even if I win my case, that my legal costs will be paid by the employer. Is this really correct? I always thought that the unsuccessful party must pay the successful party’s costs?

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