No interest on loans to trusts
One way of avoiding estate duty and donations tax is to sell an asset to a family trust for a market related value. The rationale
April 25, 2017
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Body corporate cut off electricity
The Body Corporate switched off a client’s electricity, because he fell into arrears with his levies. He asked me what steps he could take to
April 18, 2017
Common law marriage in South Africa
A client asked me how long couple must live together, before they are regarded as being in a common-law marriage. Common-Law marriage In South African
April 5, 2017
Getting rid of a criminal record
What happens if you committed a petty offence (like shoplifting) and you want to clear your name? The act that applies is the Criminal Procedure
April 4, 2017
Penalty for early cancellation of a residential lease
What rights does a landlord have if a tenant cancels the residential lease, before it ends? The tenant has the right to cancel the lease
March 7, 2017
Unlawfully evicted?
Because the landlord has evicted you without first getting a court order, you need to bring what is called a “spoliation” application to be allowed
March 1, 2017
Warrant for your arrest
If you ignored a summons requiring you to appear in court for failing to pay a traffic fine, the court may issue a warrant for
February 27, 2017
AARTO traffic fines
Traffic fines under Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act, No. 46 of 1998 (AARTO), currently applicable to Tshwane and Johannesburg. Traffic offences set out
February 27, 2017
Fines issued in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act
After an infringement is captured on camera, within 30 days, a notice of offence under Section 341 of the Criminal Procedure Act must be generated
February 27, 2017
If I am married in community of property, what can I leave in my will?
A client asked: What are the implications when folks get married in community of property after a property was purchased in any one’s name, draw
February 16, 2017
A grandparents’ duty to support their grandchild
Grandparents’ rights and responsibilities Intro: For many South Africans, grandparents are the backbone of the family, playing an important role in caring for and imparting
February 7, 2017
Must I amend my will after a divorce?
In the aftermath of a divorce, a person often forgets to amend his or her will. A bequest to your divorced spouse in your will,
February 6, 2017