In South Africa, the number of couples who are permanently living together in life partnerships is increasing every year. What are the consequences that would ensue if either of the partners in the relationship dies without a will? Should a surviving partner in such a scenario have a claim for inheritance or maintenance from the […]
Can you inherit from someone you have merely been living with? Read More »
“A buyer is interested in buying my flat. Her bank is not prepared to give her a loan because she is paying off a few personal loans, but she is prepared to enter into an instalment sale agreement to pay the purchase price in instalments over a period of time, much like a rental. I
Application of the National Credit Act to property instalment sale agreements Read More »
Many smaller businesses and low-level employers assume that the size of their business and/or the number of their staff has a bearing on whether they are liable to contribute to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) or not. As a point of departure it is important for all employers to know that UIF is regulated by
Big or small, all employers must register for Unemployment Insurance Read More »
I have a will which my wife and I had jointly drawn up by a friend just after we were married. I think the will is still okay, but I am not sure. We have three children now and I’m worried what will happen to them should my wife and I pass away or even
Be wise and review your will regularly Read More »
You’ve just gotten home on a cold winter night and plan to sit snuggly in front of your heater watching a movie, when you realise – no electricity! Used to load shedding, you opt for a nice warm bath. But, alas the water is already cold. Infuriated, you pull out your phone to call your
Can landlords switch off your electricity Read More »
“A buyer is interested in buying my flat. Her bank is not prepared to give her a loan because she is paying off a few personal loans, but she is prepared to enter into an instalment sale agreement to pay the purchase price in instalments over a period of time, much like a rental. I
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Prescription is a term used to indicate that the time period to institute legal proceedings against a debtor has lapsed. It is thus not a legal term that should be easily ignored, as having your claim prescribe might mean the end of the road for any legal proceedings against a debtor. ‘Debt’ for purposes of
Be wary of prescription – don’t drag your feet to collect your debt Read More »
You have basic rights and you can exercise them. Here’s what you need to know about your rights at a roadblock. We’ve all been there – you are headed home after a nice evening out with loved ones when, suddenly, flashing blue lights and a police officer orders you pull to the side of the
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The dissolution of marriage in South Africa is regulated by our Divorce Act and the Matrimonial Property Act. These acts do not require parties contemplating divorce to enter into divorce mediation. However, our courts have recently started increasing the pressure on legal practitioners to advise their clients to enter into divorce mediation before the parties
Consider Divorce mediation as an option Read More »
You’ve received a fantastic offer on your house and, very satisfied you, as the seller, sign the sales agreement that your realtor has drawn up and on which the signature of the buyer already blossoms. Thank goodness the sale is now valid and binding – or is it? When you place your house on the
