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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
42
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
110
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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Article

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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Debt collections and prescription – what you need to know

03 August 2020

Debt collection is the process of pursing payment of debts owed – it is often done by an agent (attorney... or debt collector) on behalf of the creditor provider. 

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“On your marks, get set, run!?"

03 August 2020,  Allan Lesesa

Probably this is what comes first to many debtors’ minds when they get that dreadful call from attorneys telling them... that their account has been handed over for debt collection– they just want to run away!

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When does a claim prescribe?

01 July 2020

Prescription of claims is when a debt for example or an obligation to pay money, is extinguished after a period... of time.

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Prescribed debt - Debt collection laws in South Africa

01 November 2019

A debt usually prescribes after three years after the debt has been incurred and has subsequently not been acknowledged within... three years. However, prescription may be interrupted under certain circumstances or upon certain acts.

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What constitutes a debt?

01 November 2019,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

One would think that debt is that which is owed or owing or due to another, in a form of... applying for a loan, money owed for services rendered etc.

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WHAT HAPPENS TO DEBT AFTER DEATH?

01 November 2019,  André Styger

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 the debt.

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