The nasciturus fiction is the principle where our common law considers a child born alive and conceived before a testator’s death to have obtained rights to inherit,
This month, I thought I would devote my newsletter to Wills and trusts. The beginning of the year is a good time to consider
Editor’s note: The Constitutional Court held that the exclusion of opposite-sex life partners from inheriting under the Intestate Succession Act and claiming maintenance under the
Source: A simple guide to South African Family Law by Nthabiseng Monareng Introduction One of the most important things that a person needs to think
The English word usufruct derives from the Latin roots usus and fructus, from verbs meaning to possess and to have the benefit of, respectively. A
If you are unable to sign your Will, you may ask someone to sign the Will on your behalf or you can sign the Will by
Is a copy of a will valid? Because of Covid, my late father never signed his latest will. Will I have to wind up his
A client has recently had a baby and asked me how she goes about changing her will. A will ensures that the person that winds
Please see the attached useful FNB Personal Inventory which contains your personal information and details of your assets. I have posted a Wishes and Memories
Leaving this mortal coil – taking care of your digital and physical assets To prepare for your death, I advise you to: Put together a