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Risk vs Reward: The use of AI in South Africa

29 October 2025

The rise of AI brings both opportunity and risk. See how it’s changing South African law.

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Estate planning must be a family affair!

27 October 2025

It’s not just paperwork; it is about family, communication, and leaving a legacy.

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Why security is key to successful corporate finance

27 October 2025

Discover how smart security strategies can protect investments and drive growth.

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Court gives claimants the green light in RAF battle

27 October 2025

The roadblocks are gone: Claimants can now enforce their RAF payouts.

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Power play: Who pays when sparks fly?

27 October 2025

How parastatals can be held liable for damage or injury from electricity generation or transmission.

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The final tax return: understanding taxes at life’s end

01 October 2025

Don’t let taxes surprise your beneficiaries; learn what to expect.

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When AI gets it wrong

01 October 2025

Guidelines show how to use AI in arbitrations safely, keeping mistakes, fabrications, and “hallucinations” out of the courtroom.

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What will your property transfer cost now?

01 October 2025

The new 2025 fee update may change what you pay on transfers, bonds, and more.

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293
Article

Risk vs Reward: The use of AI in South Africa

29 October 2025

The rise of AI brings both opportunity and risk. See how it’s changing South African law.

READ MORE
280
Article

Estate planning must be a family affair!

27 October 2025

It’s not just paperwork; it is about family, communication, and leaving a legacy.

READ MORE
92
Article

Why security is key to successful corporate finance

27 October 2025

Discover how smart security strategies can protect investments and drive growth.

READ MORE
101
Article

Court gives claimants the green light in RAF battle

27 October 2025

The roadblocks are gone: Claimants can now enforce their RAF payouts.

READ MORE
86
Article

Power play: Who pays when sparks fly?

27 October 2025

How parastatals can be held liable for damage or injury from electricity generation or transmission.

READ MORE
94
Article

The final tax return: understanding taxes at life’s end

01 October 2025

Don’t let taxes surprise your beneficiaries; learn what to expect.

READ MORE
197
Article

When AI gets it wrong

01 October 2025

Guidelines show how to use AI in arbitrations safely, keeping mistakes, fabrications, and “hallucinations” out of the courtroom.

READ MORE
152
Article

What will your property transfer cost now?

01 October 2025

The new 2025 fee update may change what you pay on transfers, bonds, and more.

READ MORE
293
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Estate planning must be a family affair!

27 October 2025

It’s not just paperwork; it is about family, communication, and leaving a legacy.

READ MORE
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Can a minor inherit a house or farm?

03 June 2025

Parents and other family members often bequeath immovable property to their children or grandchildren. But what is the position when... the testator dies and the person standing to inherit is still a minor? Can they inherit? In this article, we look at how this position is dealt with in our law.

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Why can deceased estates take so long to be finalised?

29 May 2023

The family of a deceased are often confronted with the harsh reality of having to wind up a deceased’s estate... after his or her passing. Usually, there is the expectation that this should go quickly, but unfortunately, the reality is that the process is hardly ever a quick one. So how long then does it take to wind up a deceased estate? 

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Can an email qualify as a last will?

14 June 2021

My aunt recently passed away suddenly due to Covid-19. In the hunt for her will, it transpired that she had... sent an email to her attorney in which she had asked for amendments to be made to her will and for some of the beneficiaries to be removed. The attorney confirmed that he had not had opportunity to draft a new will before my aunt passed. Can her email be seen as her valid last wishes?

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Can a testator rule from the grave?

16 March 2021

I was recently appointed as the executor of a deceased estate of a family member. The provisions of the deceased’s... last will and testament are very strict and every bequest is subject to some form of condition. Do I have to adhere to the provisions of the last will and testament or did the deceased exceed his right to rule from the grave? 

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Who inherits the estate - the new wife or the ex?

16 October 2019

My husband has just passed away. We were married in community of property. It has however now transpired that his... will still determines that his ex-wife is the sole heir of his estate. Where does this leave me, and does she have a right to his whole estate?

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What do I need to keep in mind when appointing an executor in my will?

09 November 2018

I’m getting married soon and know that we are going to have to get a will in place. My friend... told me that an important decision is deciding on who the executor of our estate will be. I have no idea though how to decide or what to consider. Can you help?

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What happens to my Bitcoins when I die?

08 March 2018

I’ve started buying Bitcoins as a form of investment. I am aware that it is a virtual currency and that... different rules apply to Bitcoins. But I’m now starting to wonder how I can ensure that I transfer my Bitcoins to my heirs when I die?

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Can a testamentary trust be changed later?

08 March 2018

My wife and I are discussing providing for the creation of a testamentary trust in our will to take care... of our minor children upon our untimely death. I’m worried though that if we establish a trust, it may be too rigid to deal with the changing circumstances of our children. Can the trust be changed after our death should it be necessary to do so?

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How should I plan for my minor child to inherit?

07 February 2018

My wife and I have a young daughter. We are planning to update our estate planning to provide that our... daughter inherits everything should both of us pass, but have been wondering what will happen if this happens while she is a minor? Can we plan for this eventuality?

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