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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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The basics of starting a sectional title development

14 June 2021

I’ve inherited a piece of property that a few people have told me is ideal for a small sectional title... development. I know it will be costly and take time, but was wondering if you could briefly explain to me what will need to happen for me to make this a reality?

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Can I run an Airbnb from my sectional title unit?

16 March 2021

I am an owner of a sectional title unit and would like to advertise my unit for short term rentals... on Airbnb, is this legally allowed?

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The Property Practitioners Act and BEE – new territory for many estate agencies

11 November 2019

I’m the principal of a small real estate agency that I started with my wife. Our turnover is about R4... million a year and I have 10 people, mostly agents, working for us. We are all aware of the new Property Practitioners Act. However, I understand that there are also BEE implications for small property agencies like mine? I’m very concerned about this and wonder if you could explain how it will affect my agency.

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