Introduction: Creating a will is a crucial step in securing the future of your assets and ensuring that your wishes are honored after your passing.
A client asked: where the surviving spouse holds a life usufruct over a property, what is the position if the executor needs to sell it
Introduction: A client asked: where the surviving spouse holds a life usufruct over a property, what is the position if the executor needs to sell
Introduction: A South African citizen approached me seeking clarity on the legal situation after her father’s passing in 2022. Her father had no will, and
Navigating Estate Challenges: Widow’s Resistance to Property Sale Introduction An executor had to sell a home to settle estate debts, but the widow refused to
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
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,
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
In your will, you have the freedom to distribute your assets to whomever you choose. This means that you can determine who will receive your
What are the legal requirements to deregister a Trust? Termination of a trust can occur through various means, such as legal operation, achievement of trust
