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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
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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
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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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Unpaid levies? Lights out: Court empowers Body Corporates

06 May 2025

Sectional title owners behind on their levies and utility bills may find themselves in the dark—literally. We unpack the implications... of an illuminating High Court judgment.

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Developers caught off guard with sectional title costs

31 October 2024

In a recent ruling, the KZN High Court clarified that developers holding a real right of extension are   responsible for... contributing to the maintenance costs of sectional title schemes.

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Are you allowed to install solar panels in your sectional title unit?

29 March 2023

As a result of the continuing woes of load shedding , many sectional owners are considering alternative and renewable energy... solutions like solar panels to minimize the effect that load shedding has on their households. A common question, therefore, being raised by sectional owners is whether they are allowed to install solar panels at their sectional unit.

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How enforceable are penalties levied for failing to build your house in an estate?

28 February 2023

Every now and then we get a call from a perturbed client who has just received a sizable penalty on... his monthly levy account from his body corporate or homeowner’s association for failing to have started/completed (this can vary) the building of a house on their estate erf. The demand is to know whether this penalty is enforceable and fair.

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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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Can I install a generator at my sectional unit?

14 June 2022

With the troubles of load shedding exacerbating the difficulty for many to work from home, many sectional owners are considering... the option of a generator to keep things going through load shedding. But can you just install a generator in your unit, or do you need permission to do so?

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