A will is one of those life-admin tasks that is easy to put off. For many people, it feels like something to worry about later — when they are older, wealthier or have accumulated more assets. But National Wills Week is a useful reminder that having a valid will is not about how much you […]
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The TV series The Polygamist has South Africans talking about love, power, family, money, and what happens when one life stretches across more than one household. However, while the on-screen dramas and marital scandals entertain us, they also raise some very real questions about who inherits what when someone with multiple partners, homes and children […]
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Can Your Pets Inherit Your Assets in South Africa? For many South Africans, pets aren’t just animals, they’re family. From Labradors in Cape Town to parrots in Pretoria, the love for our furry, feathery, and scaly companions runs deep. So naturally, when thinking about estate planning, a big question emerges: Can your pets inherit your […]
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If you are married, it’s important to understand what will happen to your marital property when you die. Samke Mhlongo explains what is involved when claiming from your spouse’s estate after their death. Picture this: you’re watching an African movie about a loving husband, his wife and their two young children. The husband dies from […]
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