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Hiding a Will is a Criminal Offence in South Africa

01 September 2026,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

Some people believe they are protecting the family by keeping a will hidden or because they think they know what... the deceased wanted. Others may hide a will because they are unhappy with its contents.

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My Siblings and I Don't Agree About Selling the House We Inherited – What Should We Do?

01 September 2026,  Lerato Mashego

Losing a loved one is never easy. Along with the grief often comes the responsibility of winding up an estate... and making important decisions about the assets left behind. For many families, one of the most emotionally charged assets is the family home.

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Appointing the Right Executor — The Key to a Smooth Estate Administration

01 September 2026,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

When someone passes away, their estate (everything they own and owe) must be wound up. This process is led by... the executor — the person legally responsible for carrying out the instructions in the will, paying debts, and transferring assets to the heirs.

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“Leaving an Inheritance to Minor Children”

01 September 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

The most important reason to create a will is to ensure that your children are cared for but, when beneficiaries... are minor children (under the age of 18), legislation places special safeguards on how their inheritance is managed and distributed.

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Hiding a Will is a Criminal Offence in South Africa

01 September 2026,  Puleng Valentine Tladi

Some people believe they are protecting the family by keeping a will hidden or because they think they know what... the deceased wanted. Others may hide a will because they are unhappy with its contents.

READ MORE
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Article

My Siblings and I Don't Agree About Selling the House We Inherited – What Should We Do?

01 September 2026,  Lerato Mashego

Losing a loved one is never easy. Along with the grief often comes the responsibility of winding up an estate... and making important decisions about the assets left behind. For many families, one of the most emotionally charged assets is the family home.

READ MORE
18
Article

Appointing the Right Executor — The Key to a Smooth Estate Administration

01 September 2026,  Gerda Janse van Rensburg

When someone passes away, their estate (everything they own and owe) must be wound up. This process is led by... the executor — the person legally responsible for carrying out the instructions in the will, paying debts, and transferring assets to the heirs.

READ MORE
18
Article

“Leaving an Inheritance to Minor Children”

01 September 2026,  Deoné Lonergan

The most important reason to create a will is to ensure that your children are cared for but, when beneficiaries... are minor children (under the age of 18), legislation places special safeguards on how their inheritance is managed and distributed.

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Could Your Will Fail Because of a Small Mistake?

01 September 2026,  Ashleigh Carstens

You have spent a lifetime building your estate. But a single missed signature, the wrong witness, or an outdated clause... can undo everything.

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Unpaid school fees: What can schools do?

26 August 2026

Public and independent schools face different rules when fees go unpaid.

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2026 Tax Amendments

26 August 2026

New tax rules. New estate planning opportunities.

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Stablecoins: Stability in a volatile world

26 August 2026

As digital payments evolve, South Africa weighs innovation against risk.

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Leaving a Trust: When does it take effect?

26 August 2026

A trustee’s resignation can have lasting legal consequences. So, when are you really out?

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When Governance gets tested

26 August 2026

What a R2.3 billion Stellenbosch development can teach us about corporate governance.

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