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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO UPDATE YOUR LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT WHEN YOU GET MARRIED?

Getting married is a significant life event that often brings about many changes, including changes to your financial and personal…

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Holiday Season Legal “Need to Know” facts (Part 2)

Following our 1st blog in this two-part series, we will address the matter of what happens in the case of…

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Holiday Season Legal “Need to Know” facts (Part 1)

Are you a matriculant planning your matric holiday or a family heading towards the coast for a well-deserved break? Nothing…

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DO YOU NEED TO MAKE A STATEMENT WHEN A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS LAID AGAINST YOU

Once a person has laid a criminal charge against you (accused) a docket will be opened. The investigating officer of…

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TRANSFER COSTS / FEES SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO DECEASED ESTATES

Transfer costs are paid by the Purchasers (“Transferees”) in the transfer process, although it is common practice and the prerogative…

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HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO SIGN THE ANTE-NUPTIAL CONTRACT BEFORE THE DATE OF MARRIAGE IN TERMS OF FORMALITIES?

An Ante-Nuptial Contract is an agreement signed before the marriage by parties who intend to marry each other out of…

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Judgments taken by SARS

A judgment taken by SARS may have all the effects of a judgment, it is however not a judgment in…

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ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES, ESPECIALLY DURING MARRIAGE.

Mary married the love of her life, Paul, with the hopes of fulfilling her lifelong dream of starting a family.…

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THE DANGER OF DOUBLE AGENTS COMMISSION

1.Numerous sellers give mandates to multiple agents simultaneously to sell their property and end up with the danger of paying…

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WHAT HAPPENS TO A PROPERTY SALE AGREEMENT IF ONE OF THE PARTIES PASSES AWAY?

Sale agreements concluded prior to the death of either party to a sale agreement and where transfer and registration has…

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HUUR GAAT VOOR KOOP?

When a property is sold and it has a tenant in occupation, the questions often raised are: What happens to…

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The importance of Building Plans when selling your house.

The intent of The National Building Regulation and Building Standards Act 103 of 1977 is for the promotion of uniformity in…

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