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Testamentary trusts: created in your Will

Parents are often concerned about what would happen to their children should they die before the children reach adulthood, or even after adulthood in some instances. They want to ensure that their ass...

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Dangers of Not Having a Will

If a person dies without a Will, his/her deceased estate will be distributed in terms of the Intestate Succession Act. T...

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Rights of Fixed Term, Part-time and Other Employees

Read our explanation of the recent amendments to labour law regulating the rights of fixed-term, part-time and other emp...

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Child Abuse

High levels of violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect of children exist in South Africa. These children are affected...

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Parental Rights and Responsibilities

Ever wondered what rights and responsibilities you have as a parent? Find out by reading this LegalWise article on paren...

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Customary Marriages

What does the Law say regarding customary marriages and their validity? Find out by reading this article on customary ma...

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Islamic Marriages and Divorce Act

Read the LegalWise case study on Islamic marriages and the divorce act and learn about the facts of the case and what th...

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Requirements of a Valid Will

There are specific requirements a Will must comply with which are regulated by the Wills Act 7 of 1953. Read our case st...

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Making a Will – Be Sure Your Intentions Are Clear

It's important to make sure that a person’s intentions are clearly set out in their Will. Read our case study here on th...

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Guardian’s Fund

The Guardian’s Fund is established to protect and manage money on behalf of certain persons, such as children (persons b...

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Duties of an Executor of a Deceased Estate

At the death of that person, his/her deceased estate must be administered, in other words, divided, distributed and cont...

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Reporting of Sexual Abuse

Read the LegalWise case study on a group of minors reporting sexual abuse and the responsibilities the court needs to up...

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Types and Jurisdiction of South African Courts

There are various types of courts in South Africa all serving different functions. Learn more about the types and jurisd...

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