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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
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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
142
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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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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What happens to a criminal trial, when the complainant dies?

14 September 2018,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

In order for the state to stop prosecution or the Court to grant a discharge, it will depend on the... charges brought against the Accused, the facts of the case, the nature of the evidence or whether or not there is an admission.

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When someone dies, you should ......

14 September 2018

Death of a loved one is a heart-breaking experience no person would want to endure.

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Debts - reaching beyond the grave

14 September 2018,  Marié Combrink

Many People worry about what will happen to their debts after they die.  Often, they are concerned that their family... members will be responsible for paying off their debt.

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LIFE INSURANCE AS AN ESTATE PLANNING TOOL

14 September 2018

For the average person, there are two essential tools in estate planning.  The first being a Last Will and Testament... and other, a life insurance policy.  It is advisable that every person executes a Will, which makes provision for how their estate will be dealt with after death.

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Transfering Property From A Deceased Estate

13 September 2018,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

 What happens to my immovable property when I die? Nobody likes to dwell on the matter of their own demise.  Unfortunately,... it is something that none of us can escape and ignoring the consequences can make things that much harder for those left behind.

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