When writing a Last Will and Testament, most people want to decide for themselves who will inherit their money, property and belongings. South African law generally respects this right, known…
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When someone dies, sorting out their money, property, debts and inheritance can be complicated. This process is called winding up a deceased estate. The process is governed mainly by the…
Think you are no longer married because you and your partner separated years ago? Think again. If you entered into a valid customary marriage in South Africa, simply breaking up,…
Thinking about sending money from South Africa to another country? Maybe you want to invest offshore, buy property overseas, travel, make a gift, or move money that you are legally…
Marriage Estate Planning These days, many professionals establish their careers, buy property, or build businesses well before tying the knot. Plus, many people bring children or other family members they…
Drafting a Will can feel like a legal minefield. South African law has very strict rules—called “formalities”—that must be met for a Will to be valid. For example, it usually…
Inheritance can be a messy business, and finding out you’ve been left out of a will—or that the contents aren’t what you expected—can feel like a punch in the gut….
Divorce is rarely just about the end of a relationship; for most of us, it’s a high-stakes financial overhaul that can feel like trying to untangle a knot in the…
Living together is as common as a Sunday braai in South Africa. It feels like marriage, it looks like marriage, and you’re sharing everything from the grocery bill to the…
We’ve all seen those flashy posts while scrolling through Facebook or WhatsApp: “Make R2,000 a day—ask me how!” When times are tough and every Rand counts, these promises of easy…
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