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Five contingencies every South African will must cover
Most people think of a will as a document that simply says who should inherit what when they die. In […]
Estate Matters
Estate Matters shares practical information on estate planning, deceased estates, wills, executors, estate notices and the estate administration process in South Africa.
ANC amendments estate compliance: How marital regime changes affect deceased estates
ANC amendments estate compliance becomes important when spouses change their marital regime, such as moving from an ante-nuptial contract with
What a valid will actually protects
Legatus Trust outlines the core protections a valid will gives you and the consequences of not having one. A will
Digital assets estate administration – statutory obligations and compliance
Digital assets estate administration is becoming an increasingly important part of winding up deceased estates. Cryptocurrency, online businesses, websites, cloud
Why minors can’t inherit cash: the Guardian’s Fund
Understanding why minors can’t inherit cash directly is important for every parent preparing a will. When a parent dies without
Blended estates under ANC: Administrative complexity and notice publication
Blended estates ANC administration presents unique challenges. When the deceased remarried and has children from multiple relationships, blended estates ANC
Accrual claims and estate administration: Statutory timelines and notice publication
Accrual claims complicate estate administration significantly. When a deceased was married under ANC with accrual, the surviving spouse has an
ANC without accrual: Estate administration and statutory notice requirements
ANC without accrual creates distinct estate administration requirements. When administering an estate under ANC without accrual, estate administrators must understand