Nasciturus Fiction – Inheritance for an Unborn Child
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, many South Africans have been forced to become more aware of their own mortality. As a result, they had to start making profound choices about their future and think more about the well-being and future of their children. To...
Contesting a Will
Freedom of testation is the core principle when determining whether a will is valid and whether it can be contested or not, as South African law underpins the testator’s rights to decide how they wish for their estate to be divided and administered. However, it...
What You Need to Know About the Guardian Fund
The Guardian’s Fund (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Fund’) was established to administer the funds of various persons who cannot do so themselves. The Fund does so under the direction and authority of the Master of the High Court and extends to the funds of persons...
The Duties of the Executor of a Deceased Estate
Throughout your life, you may acquire assets like a house or a car and also be in possession of certain items that you hold near and dear to your heart, like family heirlooms. However, the fact that you will die one day is not a pleasant thought. These assets and...
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