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The appointment of additional trustees in terms of a trust deed
The circumstances when the serving trustees have the right to appoint additional trustees in terms of a trust deed. The appointment of additional trustees in
10 things you should know about drawing up a will
Reluctance to accept our mortality probably explains the high rate of intestate deaths in South Africa, many of which result in untold inconvenience and hardship
Should I purchase my properties in my name, a company or a trust?
Is it better to purchase property in a company or a trust, or in your personal name? This depends on your individual financial planning needs
Polygamous Muslim marriages recognised for purposes of intestate succession
This is a groundbreaking judgment which extends the right to inherit from a deceased husband’s estate to women in Muslim marriages where there is more
“Spouse” includes a surviving partner to a monogamous Hindu marriage
A spouse of a “marriage” by Hindu rites enjoys recognition by South African law for inheritance purposes. The Govenders were married to each other on
Overview of Estate and Trust Planning
Part of our offering is to ensure that your Last Will and Testament is drawn up correctly and that all aspects of your affairs have
Inheritance ruling a victory for Muslim widows
On 15 July 2009 the Constitutional Court found that widows of polygamous Muslim marriages have the right to claim or inherit from estates of hubands
The Reform or Customary Law of Succession and Regulation of Related Matters Act
Act 11 of 2009, gives effect to the decisions of the Constitutional Court in Moseneke and Bhe (and other customary law of succession matters). Amongst
SCA rules suicide note valid as a new will
The SCA has ruled that a suicide note was intended to be an amendment of a man’s will Section 2(3) of the Wills Act 7
Issues to be considered in drafting a life partnership agreement
If you and your partner live together you should consider drafting a life partnership agreement to protect yourselves should your relationship come to an end.