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Ouma Rosie lived in her Delft house for nearly 15 years with Uncle Fred before he passed on. Her children moved out and away even before

“Marriage is a matter of more worth / Than to be dealt in by attorneyship” (Shakespeare) Wedding Season is well and truly upon us, and if

You should always take as much security for your claims as you possibly can before advancing credit or lending money to a debtor. That’s because if

If you are emigrating, or perhaps just going overseas for an extended holiday or work contract, you may well leave behind some form of “unfinished business”.

“… had the respondent imposed more moderate penalties, it would likely not have had the desired effect, or put differently, the same persuasive sting for individuals

The Wills Week that was held from 12-16 September this year, gave people from all backgrounds the chance to have a free consultation and to have

“The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” (Spaghetti Western, 1966) A common myth – one that can get you into a whole lot of trouble if

“Agree, for the law is costly” (Marcus Tullius Cicero) As Roman lawyer and statesman Cicero pointed out two millennia ago, litigation comes at a cost. So

“Co-ownership is the mother of disputes” (old Roman law maxim) There can be big advantages to buying property jointly but be aware of the risks and

The LSSA aka Legal Practitioners Council of SA, advises you to get your free will without delay. We agree with that. Read more here: https://www.lssa.org.za/our-initiatives/advocacy/national-wills-week/ “Where