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Why you need a will
Dying without a will has major implications for both the deceased person as well as the family they leave behind. Why you need a will
Estate planning for your business
Most entrepreneurs place much of their effort into meeting the daily demands of running their own business and then neglect to plan for what will
Bursary conditions ruled to be racist and sexist
The Cape High Court has ruled that a bursary that was set up to exclusively help fund white male University of Cape Town graduates to
Estate planning for unmarried heterosexual couples
Unmarried heterosexual couples that live together should ensure that their estates are planned in such a way that their partner is protected. Section 1(1) of
Understanding usufruct
To bequeath usufruct to someone is a common way of providing for your next of kin after your death, but people often forget that usufruct
A death in the family?
Not reporting the death of a loved one to the Master of the High Court can have serious consequences further down the line with estates
The importance of a living will
If you are injured in a serious accident, and are on life support, what would you like your family and doctors to do with you?
Talk to your parents
The possibility that your parents may become unable to take care of themselves one day is not a pleasant thought, but it’s vital to discuss
What your heirs need to know
You might know exactly where everything is stored, and have the balances of all your accounts and investments at your fingertips, but those who are
The benefits of creating a Living Trust
The main objective of a trust is to acquire protection for personal or business assets. A properly drawn up trust will protect individuals and business