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The Do's and Don'ts of Crafting Your Will: What Not to Include
What Not to Include in Your Will
Deceased Estates — A Legal and Practical Guide on What Happens Next
“Losing a loved one can leave those left behind completely overwhelmed. In more ways than one.”
The Lowdown on Ante Nuptial Contracts + the Accrual System
Deciding how you will be married - and we are not talking about whether it will be in a Church, in a garden or whether you will be married by a shaman - we mean the actual financial and proprietary consequences of your union - is crucial.
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Deceased Estate in SA?
Discover estate settlement timelines in South Africa: How long does it take to settle a deceased estate in the country? Obtain insights and guidance here.
Antenuptial Contract With and Without Accrual: A Complete 2024 Guide
Secure your assets before marriage via an antenuptial contract without accrual. Protect your future and avoid financial disputes with legal safeguards today.
Transfer of Property After Death Without a Will in S. Africa
Uncover how to conduct the transfer of property after death without a will in South Africa. Explore insights into the process for a smooth intestate succession.
Which Documents are Commonly Notarised?
Although there are a wide variety of documents that can (and must) be notarised by a Notary, the most common documents include the following…
Foreign Estate Administration
It is very possible that throughout a person’s lifetime they acquire multiple assets in multiple foreign jurisdictions. Perhaps they purchased assets whilst living abroad, perhaps they used their various South African Reserve Bank allowances to make property purchases or perhaps they themselves inherited assets from non-resident family members in foreign jurisdictions.
Estate Planning
In the financial and legal world, an Estate refers to everything of value that someone owns—such as all property owned, in and outside of South Africa (in cases where someone was ordinarily resident in the country), art collections, antique items, investments, certain insurance policies, annuities, intangible assets such as a patent or trademark and any other asset or entitlement.
Estate Administration
In the financial and legal world, an Estate refers to everything of value that someone owns—such as all property owned, in and outside of South Africa (in cases where someone was ordinarily resident in the country), art collections, antique items, investments, certain insurance policies, annuities, intangible assets such as a patent or trademark and any other asset or entitlement.