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May 22, 2017
When a person dies, they leave behind an estate which includes everything they own. Estate Duty is payable on the estate of every person who dies […]
May 22, 2017
Prescription was introduced as means of protecting South African consumers from dishonest credit providers, who are responsible for recklessly lending credit and have contributed to the […]
May 22, 2017
If you need to use official South African documents in another country, it is necessary that they are legalised for use abroad. This can be for […]
May 22, 2017
Once a couple has become engaged, you could say that they have concluded a verbal contract to get married. From that point, up until the marriage, […]
April 13, 2017
Trusts are well-known to facilitate effective estate planning and continuity planning strategies. That said, setting up a trust – whether an inter vivos (between the living) […]
April 13, 2017
Published by SRA at April 13, 2017
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Questions, and sometimes disputes, often arise between landlords and tenants regarding where the responsibility lies with the maintenance of a property. The simple answer is that […]
April 13, 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 […]
April 13, 2017
After signing a deed of sale, the purchasers often want to move into the property as soon as possible. When they are informed of the process […]
March 27, 2017
Published by SRA at March 27, 2017
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Om eiendom in Suid-Afrika te verhuur, is ‘n eenvoudige proses. Die land beskik oor ‘n wye verskeidenheid huurakkommodasie, insluitend enkelwoonstelle in woonstelblokke, Victoriaanse kothuise, losstaande huise […]
March 27, 2017
The Deeds Office is responsible for the registration, management and maintenance of the property registry of South Africa. If you are planning on buying a house, […]
March 27, 2017
What is Co-Ownership? Co-ownership is when one or more people jointly own the same property. In essence, it is when they legally share ownership without dividing […]
March 27, 2017
An Antenuptial Contract is an important document that, under South African law, determines whether your marriage will exist in community of property or out of community […]
February 27, 2017
Published by SRA at February 27, 2017
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A major concern many parents have revolves around the existence of maintenance orders from a South African court which requires enforcement against a non-compliant person who […]
February 27, 2017
Liquor manufacturers and suppliers require a liquor license, as regulated by the National Liquor Authority. If your liquor registration has been cancelled you cannot continue to […]
February 27, 2017
Published by SRA at February 27, 2017
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Contact refers to maintaining a personal relationship with a child. It entitles a person to see, spend time with (visit or be visited) or communicate (through […]
February 27, 2017
Published by SRA at February 27, 2017
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When it comes to letting a property, both the tenant and the landlord should always enter into any letting agreements openly and honestly and intending for […]
January 16, 2017
If you die without a will, an administrator will have to be appointed to administer your estate which will be distributed according to the laws of […]
January 16, 2017
Published by SRA at January 16, 2017
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The Family Advocate has many duties but in the context of divorce law, they are mostly consulted for making sure that all parenting plans and divorce […]
January 16, 2017
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 […]
January 16, 2017
Published by SRA at January 16, 2017
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Labour law emphasises that every employee has the right not to be dismissed unfairly. This law defines the meaning of dismissal and when it may lawfully […]