The National Lockdown has thrown together many couples not used to spending “24/7” time in each other’s company. Relationships will have strengthened for many couples, but others will be struggling. The fears, anxieties and money worries now looming over us
In times of great change, make sure your Will is updated!
Particularly in these times of pandemic, deadly infections and uncertainty, no one can ever say with any confidence that we will still be alive tomorrow, or next month, or next year. Now more than ever having a valid and updated
Leases, contracts and COVID-19: What is Force Majeure?
The COVID-19 crisis has changed everything. Our personal lives have been upended and our businesses hit hard. And with many businesses operating out of leased premises, a great many landlords and tenants are asking themselves what happens if the crisis
Conveyancing firms work together
WE ARE PART OF A GROUP OF CONVEYANCING FIRMS PROVIDING INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO PROPERTY OWNERS, BUYERS & SELLERS. THIS INITIATIVE BEGAN DURING THE LOCKDOWN AND WILL BE EXPANDED AS THE RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED AND THE SA ECONOMY RECOVERS.
How to execute a will during physical and social distancing
The Wills Act No 7 of 1953 prescribes how a Will has to be signed by a testator and 2 witnesses for it to be accepted by the Master of the High Court as a valid Will. After the death
What are the benefits of having a valid and up to date will?
During the lockdown period we all have more time to attend to our outstanding personal matters, to attend to long delayed personal admin and to get our affairs in order. An important question is: Do you need a Will or
April Quiz!
Quiz Question: Who was the biggest beneficiary of Marilyn Monroe’s estate ? Was it May Reis – personal secretary Gladys Baker – her mother Bernice Miracle- her half-sister, or Anna Strasberg – her acting coach’s second wife whom she met
Beware the “Common Law Marriage” myth
If you live as a couple, avoid the trap of believing the myth of the “common law marriage”. It’s a very persistent myth, possibly because some other countries do indeed give formal recognition to certain forms of life partnership. But
How to stop an ex-director from competing with you
What happens if relations between you and your fellow company directors sour to the extent that a director leaves? Can he or she immediately open up a new business in direct competition to you? A recent High Court decision both
Your neighbour builds without plans – Can you get a demolition order?
What can you do if your neighbour has started (or finished) building without the necessary municipal approvals? In a nutshell, our courts will very probably assist you with a demolition order, as a recent High Court decision around a long-running