Divorce is an emotional and difficult time for all parties concerned. And having to deal with the consequences of immovable property and the disposal of assets in particular can be both far reaching (more so than the parties initially anticipated) but also complicated.

I have lost the title deed to my property! Now what? This article will summarise the process that you will need follow with the assistance of your conveyancer. If you are even considering selling, subdividing or re-bonding your property, make sure that you are in possession of the original Title Deed. If not (or you cannot find it), approach a conveyancer ASAP to make the necessary application as soon as possible.

Assets in a deceased estate may include interests or shares in a business venture, such as a Close Corporation or Private Company PTY (Ltd), which are also subject to be dealt with by the Executor in the administration of the deceased estate however, this is subject to the provisions of an Association Agreement, the Close Corporations Act in the case of a Close Corporation and the Shareholder’s Agreement (if any) in the case of a private company.