Conflicting Wills in South Africa: Legal Consequences and Precautions
A client asked: What happens if I don’t revoke my first South African will where I leave everything to one person and then make a
August 4, 2023
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Consequences of Withholding Knowledge of Property Defects: A Cautionary Tale for Sellers
The Property Practitioners Act 22 of 2019 (the Act) mandates sellers to disclose defects in a property to potential buyers. Failure to disclose known defects,
August 3, 2023
Wills Act and Divorce: Bequest Revocation Explained
A Last Will allows an individual to dictate how their estate should be distributed upon their passing. In South Africa, the Wills Act No. 7
August 3, 2023
Court awards full parental responsibilities to mother in parental alienation syndrome case
TLD v BG [2023] ZAGPJHC 801 Summary This is a case about an 8-year-old boy whose parents were never married. The court appointed a psychologist
July 25, 2023
Courts Must Adjudicate Based on Pleadings and Trial Issues
In the Mashola case (22/2022), the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) had to determine whether a partial forfeiture order should be imposed on the husband’s
July 20, 2023
Court’s Authority to Compel Journalists to Disclose Sources
When can a court ask a journalist to divulge a source of information? The case of Mazetti Management Services v amaBhungane [2023] 2023-050131 (GJ) (the
July 18, 2023
Pretoria High Court Case Sets Precedent on Maintenance Obligation for Adult Children in Divorce Settlement
The Pretoria High Court recently ruled on a significant case involving unpaid child maintenance and the obligations of divorced parents. The dispute arose when a
July 12, 2023
Principles of Interpretation of Wills
There is a maxim that ‘Where there’s a will there’s a relative’’. What happens when a relative who has been left out of the will,
July 10, 2023
Understanding Personal Servitudes: Rights to Use and Enjoy Others’ Property
In legal terms, a personal servitude refers to the right granted to a specific person (known as the holder) to utilize and enjoy someone else’s
July 10, 2023
Removal of Executor: Understanding the Process and Requirements
Introduction: When someone passes away, the administration of their estate is carried out by an executor appointed to handle their affairs. However, there are circumstances
July 7, 2023
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