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Is a copy of a will valid?

12 October 2021

Both my parents recently passed away in a car accident. My father shortly before his death mentioned to me that... they recently had a new joint will drawn up. I’ve searched everywhere for the will and can only locate a copy of the signed will. Even their attorney does not have the original will. Can this copy be accepted as the valid will of my parents?

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Demystifying the executor in a deceased estate

21 July 2017

During a person’s lifetime s/he will gather assets, in other words, belongings such as a house or a motor vehicle.... These assets and liabilities will form part of a person’s estate. At the death of that person, his/her deceased estate must be administered, in other words, divided, distributed and controlled by someone. This person is called an executor.

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How can a person get married in South Africa?

22 June 2017

A person can get married in terms of a civil marriage, customary marriage, civil union or religious marriage. A religious... marriage is not recognised as a valid marriage, but the spouses in a religious marriage can be protected by law in certain instances.

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Planning your Estate as Newlyweds

11 April 2017

For newlyweds, one of the most important tasks to attend to is estate planning. The estate planning will depend on... what the couple wants and what form of marriage they are in. It is therefore important to keep the following in mind when planning the years ahead together.

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Planning your Estate as Newlyweds

11 April 2017

For newlyweds, one of the most important tasks to attend to is estate planning. The estate planning will depend on... what the couple wants and what form of marriage they are in. It is therefore important to keep the following in mind when planning the years ahead together.

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Is the interest-free loan to a trust dead?

08 March 2017

For estate planning purposes a few years ago I moved some of my assets into a family trust and financed... the disposal to the trust with an interest free loan in my name. I understand that recent tax amendments will now impose unfavourable tax consequences on me in relation to this interest free loan. Is this true?

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Managing disputes over a deceased relative’s estate

15 August 2016

If someone leaves a sizeable estate behind, it may cause conflict among the possible heirs. The help of an attorney,... when settling an estate after a death, can avoid unnecessary troubles.

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Should I plan my estate as a young adult?

26 July 2016

It is very important for you to plan your estate, which could include a living will, a last will and... a living trust. This can help families prepare for difficult times when you are no longer around to assist or advise them. Our lives get busier and more complicated by the day, so estate planning for young and old becomes increasingly important. Young people should consider preparing certain estate planning documents, and in particular financial powers of attorney and living wills.

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