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Hiding a Will is a Criminal Offence in South Africa

01 September 2026,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

Some people believe they are protecting the family by keeping a will hidden or because they think they know what... the deceased wanted. Others may hide a will because they are unhappy with its contents.

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My Siblings and I Don't Agree About Selling the House We Inherited – What Should We Do?

01 September 2026,  Lerato Mashego

Losing a loved one is never easy. Along with the grief often comes the responsibility of winding up an estate... and making important decisions about the assets left behind. For many families, one of the most emotionally charged assets is the family home.

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Appointing the Right Executor — The Key to a Smooth Estate Administration

01 September 2026,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

When someone passes away, their estate (everything they own and owe) must be wound up. This process is led by... the executor — the person legally responsible for carrying out the instructions in the will, paying debts, and transferring assets to the heirs.

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“Leaving an Inheritance to Minor Children”

01 September 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

The most important reason to create a will is to ensure that your children are cared for but, when beneficiaries... are minor children (under the age of 18), legislation places special safeguards on how their inheritance is managed and distributed.

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Hiding a Will is a Criminal Offence in South Africa

01 September 2026,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

Some people believe they are protecting the family by keeping a will hidden or because they think they know what... the deceased wanted. Others may hide a will because they are unhappy with its contents.

READ MORE
79
Article

My Siblings and I Don't Agree About Selling the House We Inherited – What Should We Do?

01 September 2026,  Lerato Mashego

Losing a loved one is never easy. Along with the grief often comes the responsibility of winding up an estate... and making important decisions about the assets left behind. For many families, one of the most emotionally charged assets is the family home.

READ MORE
66
Article

Appointing the Right Executor — The Key to a Smooth Estate Administration

01 September 2026,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

When someone passes away, their estate (everything they own and owe) must be wound up. This process is led by... the executor — the person legally responsible for carrying out the instructions in the will, paying debts, and transferring assets to the heirs.

READ MORE
58
Article

“Leaving an Inheritance to Minor Children”

01 September 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

The most important reason to create a will is to ensure that your children are cared for but, when beneficiaries... are minor children (under the age of 18), legislation places special safeguards on how their inheritance is managed and distributed.

READ MORE
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Why you should talk to your bank if you can no longer afford your bond payment

22 November 2022

For many home owners, the economic pinch is an everyday reality. Add to this rising interest rates which in turn... push up monthly bond payments, and you may easily find yourself in trouble with making your monthly payment. Beware the danger as you can end up losing your home if you don’t take steps to remedy the situation.

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Your responsibilities as a new home owner

15 September 2022

So many new property owners believe that once the property is in their name all that is left is to... enjoy their new home. Unfortunately, there are still a few other important responsibilities that should not be forgotten.

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What to do if the suspensive condition is not going to be met?

15 July 2022

A typical situation encountered in a property transaction: The deed of sale has been signed, the intended buyer is applying... for a loan but paperwork and delays at the bank slow things down. Suddenly the transferring attorney lets the buyer know that they only have a few days left to satisfy the suspensive condition in the deed of sale. What does all of this mean and what happens if the loan is given, but it’s a day late?

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The drive to transform under the new Property Practitioners Act

13 April 2022

With all the media focus lately on the new Property Practitioners Act and new regulations and requirements regarding Fidelity Fund... certificates, it’s easy to miss the impact this Act intends to make on much-needed transformation of the property sector. Here we highlight a few of the key measures that will impact on transformation in the property industry.

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Exploring the new Property Practitioners Act

21 March 2022

Most estate agents by now know that the new Property Practitioners Act has come into effect. Yet surprisingly, there is... still a lot of confusion about how the Act will affect Estate Agencies and their agents. To help, we have unpacked some of the key points to be considered by any estate agency and property practitioner.

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May I refuse access to my property for electrical meter readings?

15 November 2021

I am currently an owner of a residential property and I sometimes get visits from employees of our local electricity... provider requesting access to the property to take a reading of the electricity meter. This is often an inconvenience to me. May I refuse them access to my property?

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