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“Family feuds, in relation to who has the right to bury a deceased person, has the potential of permanently dividing the family.

Everyone handles life’s pressures differently, which is no exception at the workplace. Some job-related stress may be unavoidable, such as leading a meeting

The transfer process is synonymous with building a house. The foundation must be laid and certain parts are built simultaneously in order

Despite the recent interest rate increase, South Africa is still currently in what is deemed a “buyer’s market”, where first-time homebuyers are

We have all seen the courtroom dramas where the accused are charged with criminal offences, and the State has to prove its

As the risks of climate change become more intense and prevalent in today’s world, businesses are feeling the pressure to adapt and

Property ownership in today’s economy is no small feat. But even when you’ve worked most of your adult life towards buying the family home of your dreams, the possibility of downsizing should never

A deed of suretyship is an agreement that is concluded by a creditor and a third party. The essentialia of this type

The Wills Act sets out the requirements for a valid Last Will and Testament. For a will to be valid, it must

Unlike “conventional trusts” that are taxed at a flat tax rate, a special trust is taxed on the same sliding scale applicable

Property ownership is no small feat. It is one of the most reliable forms of investment and one of the biggest items

The Domestic Violence Amendment Bill (the Bill) was introduced in the National Assembly in September 2020 but has yet to be signed