The Wills Act No 7 of 1953 prescribes how a Will has to be signed by a testator and 2 witnesses for it to be accepted by the Master of the High Court as a valid Will. After the death
What are the benefits of having a valid and up to date will?
During the lockdown period we all have more time to attend to our outstanding personal matters, to attend to long delayed personal admin and to get our affairs in order. An important question is: Do you need a Will or
April Quiz!
Quiz Question: Who was the biggest beneficiary of Marilyn Monroe’s estate ? Was it May Reis – personal secretary Gladys Baker – her mother Bernice Miracle- her half-sister, or Anna Strasberg – her acting coach’s second wife whom she met
Beware the “Common Law Marriage” myth
If you live as a couple, avoid the trap of believing the myth of the “common law marriage”. It’s a very persistent myth, possibly because some other countries do indeed give formal recognition to certain forms of life partnership. But
How to stop an ex-director from competing with you
What happens if relations between you and your fellow company directors sour to the extent that a director leaves? Can he or she immediately open up a new business in direct competition to you? A recent High Court decision both
Your neighbour builds without plans – Can you get a demolition order?
What can you do if your neighbour has started (or finished) building without the necessary municipal approvals? In a nutshell, our courts will very probably assist you with a demolition order, as a recent High Court decision around a long-running
COVID-19: Small businesses, employment laws, and survival support
We can only guess at how the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak will end, but let’s all take whatever concrete steps we can right now to lessen its impact on our personal lives, on our businesses, and on our country. One of