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Importance to appending the certificate required in terms of the wills act: Ouma Rosie’s story
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
It’s wedding season – three questions to ask before you marry
“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
Creditors: How to secure your claim with a notarial bond
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
Why you should sign a power of attorney before you emigrate or travel
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”.
Building in security estates: The ‘persuasive sting’ of penalty levies
“… 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
Free wills week – A report of a township dilemma
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
Verbal agreements – Not much good, but lots of bad and ugly
“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
Heigh ho, Heigh ho, It’s off to court we go – But what are the costs of suing?
“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
Owning property jointly – The rewards, the risks, and the remedy
“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
Find your way with a will that protects your legacy
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