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SHOULD I DRAFT A WILL?
A mother who has always wanted her daughter to inherit her diamond engagement ring may never get her wish if she dies
WHO MAY BE APPOINTED AS DIRECTOR?
Certain people are not eligible to be appointed as directors of a company. In this article we look at who is disqualified
USUFRUCT, USUS AND HABITATIO: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
Usufruct, usus and habitatio are personal servitudes. These servitudes are sometimes considered as an estate planning tool to reduce estate duty, but
THE NEW SOUTH AFRICAN IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS TIGHTENS SCREWS FOR FOREIGN SPOUSES.
This article looks at the New South African Immigration Regulations that came into effect on 26 May 2014 and how it affects
SUCCESSION PLANNING
Owning a business requires careful succession planning and is part of your estate planning as you have to determine who will succeed
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR MARITAL STATUS TO ANOTHER FORM OF MARRIAGE CONTRACT
Section 21(1) of the Matrimonial Property Act No 88 of 1984 provides that a husband and wife may apply jointly to court
SICK LETTERS OR FAKE LETTERS?
This article deals with medical certificates and whether or not an employee is justified in taking the day off for an “illness”.
IS IT BENEFICIAL TO CREATE A TRUST?
A Trust can be described as a legal relationship which has been created by the founder, who places assets under the control
THE SEQUESTRATION PROCESS
The sequestration process involves a Court Application. The Applicant in the Application is either yourself for your own sequestration (voluntary surrender) or the