YOUR WILL In part one, we kicked off our series on estate planning by emphasising how important it is to get your affairs in order so that, amongst other things, you don’t leave a dog’s breakfast behind you on your demise. That we will all die one day is a scary thought for many, but …
Friday, 12th September 2014 DO YOU NEED A HANDGUN FOR SELF-DEFENCE? I receive quite a few emails and calls from clients concerning the process of obtaining a firearm for self-defence, and as it appears that the South African Police Services (SAPS) are more circumspect with respect to granting of a licence for self-defence, I thought …
Putting your house in order: Despite popular belief, the size of your estate should play no role in deciding whether or not you need to plan your estate. If you have assets then you have an estate, and what you do with your estate warrants your serious consideration. We will all leave the mortal coil …
We are in the process of preparing a series of short articles around the extremely important, but often overlooked subject of proper estate planning from A to Z. Our first article will appear early next week and regularly thereafter, and we are convinced that the myriad practical hints and tips and advice we have to …
Although the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 has some impact on the relationship between Landlords and Tenants in renting residential property, the Rental Housing Act of 1999 is still paramount and is in almost no way superseded by the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). Pervasive publicity concerning the CPA has led to certain unfortunate …
Mora is a Latin term which denotes the elapsing of time or a delay. Mora interest accrues where payment is overdue (delayed) and no interest rate has been agreed between the parties. In order for a creditor to become entitled to such interest, there has to be a demand for payment made to the debtor …
DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN NOW BRING A CLAIM OF UP TO R400 000 IN THE REGIONAL COURT? The monetary jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ and Small Claims Court has recently increased, making the courts a little bit more accessible and affordable. Although it is not the major increase that some had hoped for, it …
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As a small personalised legal practice, it doesn’t surprise us when our clients say to us from time to time “Oh, I didn’t know you did property transfers” or “so you also handle commercial matters?”, and so it goes on through the gamut of legal services, clients often believing that our expertise is limited to …
A tailor made will and antenuptial contract (ANC), drafted by a professional, may protect you or those you love from expensive litigation and financial loss at a later stage during your marriage. WILL: Your will determines what happens to your estate after your death. The maintenance and care of your minor children and other dependents …
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