Electronic Signatures – Are They Binding?
INTRODUCTION When we think of signatures, we often picture a pen, wet – ink and paper. But in today’s digital world, most of us are signing documents without even picking up a pen. In fact, South Africans are using electronic signatures every day, whether...
Why Unmarried Couples Should Make a Will
Introduction In South Africa, the institution of marriage carries a range of legal protections for spouses, particularly regarding property rights, inheritance, and financial security upon death. Unmarried couples, however, do not enjoy these automatic protections....
Inter Vivos Vs Testamentary Trusts
A trust is an arrangement that is set up and registered, whereby the trustees hold assets, without owning such assets, and where such assets are held for the benefit of the beneficiaries of the trust. When dealing with the administration of property there are...
Dealing with Crypto Assets in Your Will
The creation and existence of a will can ensure you have certainty on how your assets will be divided amongst your beneficiaries. With the introduction of cryptocurrency, NFTs, tokenization and blockchain technology, many South Africans have taken a shine to these new...
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