complex legal problems
latest news & insights
Lockdown! Nuisance neighbours and how to handle them
It looks as if we will still be under “restricted movement” orders for a while – even when we finally get down to Alert Level 2
The National Lockdown has thrown together many couples not used to spending “24/7” time in each other’s company. Relationships will have strengthened for many couples, but
In times of great change, make sure your Will is updated!
Particularly in these times of pandemic, deadly infections and uncertainty, no one can ever say with any confidence that we will still be alive tomorrow, or
Leases, contracts and COVID-19: What is Force Majeure?
The COVID-19 crisis has changed everything. Our personal lives have been upended and our businesses hit hard. And with many businesses operating out of leased premises,
Conveyancing firms work together
WE ARE PART OF A GROUP OF CONVEYANCING FIRMS PROVIDING INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO PROPERTY OWNERS, BUYERS & SELLERS. THIS INITIATIVE BEGAN DURING THE LOCKDOWN
How to execute a will during physical and social distancing
The Wills Act No 7 of 1953 prescribes how a Will has to be signed by a testator and 2 witnesses for it to be accepted
What are the benefits of having a valid and up to date will?
During the lockdown period we all have more time to attend to our outstanding personal matters, to attend to long delayed personal admin and to get
April Quiz!
Quiz Question: Who was the biggest beneficiary of Marilyn Monroe’s estate ? Was it May Reis – personal secretary Gladys Baker – her mother Bernice Miracle-
Beware the “Common Law Marriage” myth
If you live as a couple, avoid the trap of believing the myth of the “common law marriage”. It’s a very persistent myth, possibly because some
How to stop an ex-director from competing with you
What happens if relations between you and your fellow company directors sour to the extent that a director leaves? Can he or she immediately open up