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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.

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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. 

READ MORE
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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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Filter: Motor Vehicle Accidents
What is the procedure if I plead guilty to a charge of reckless or negligent driving?

02 June 2020,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

The accused will instruct his or her legal representative , who will confirm that he or she is acting on... behalf of the accused and that his or her instructions are in accordance with section 112(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977.

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What is vicarious Liability in Motor vehicle accidents and how can an employer be held vicarious liable for my damages?

02 June 2020,  Dries Knoetze

“I was involved in a motor vehicle accident during May 2019, when a truck branded by SASKO Bread, drove into... the rear of my vehicle. After the accident and when I approached the driver of the vehicle I could establish very quickly that the driver of the vehicle had been drinking. Can I hold SASKO liable for the damage to my vehicle?”

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May a Court order each party to pay their own damages in a motor vehicle accident?

02 June 2020

"I admit that I was wrong, but so was the other driver…and now he wants to take me to court"

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In a motor vehicle matter can an insurance company sue on behalf of their insured?

01 August 2019

In a motor vehicle matter can an insurance company sue on behalf of their insured?

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How to guide when involved in a car accident

01 July 2019,  Marié Combrink

Any person normally involved in a small accident with a vehicle or a more serious accident, being a driver, passenger... or even an onlooker can be upset or in shock with regards to the situation you find yourself in.   As soon as you are over the initial shock it is very important to remember the following to assist you with regards to claiming for damages.  It can happen that you are called to be a witness in a criminal or civil court case regarding the accident or you are the Plaintiff or Defendant in a civil matter and then you need proper information to either put a proper case before court to proof your claim or to be able to properly defend yourself against a claim or even criminal charges.

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