Introduction Estate disputes often involve sensitive issues like a testator’s mental capacity, undue influence, ambiguities in a will, or family maintenance claims. These disputes can
Marriage is a significant life event that brings two individuals together in a legally recognised union. In South Africa, the implications of marriage extend beyond
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