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An essential part of an effective estate plan includes having a will drafted by an experienced professional to ensure that it meets all the legal
The Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965 sets out the procedures that must be used in administering a deceased estate such as applying for
When a person dies in South Africa without leaving a valid will, the Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987 will come into operation. The Act
Appointing the executor of your estate is an extremely important decision because he or she will ‘step into your shoes’ when you pass away and
The principle of freedom of testation states that every person may legally decide what happens to their own estate after death. Practically, this means that
The South African legal system is heavily influenced by Roman-Dutch law, which was brought to our land by Dutch settlers in the 17th century, and