Liability for Damages Regarding Leaking Balconies of a Sectional Title Scheme Unit
The legal position and liability of the potential damage caused by a balcony leaking onto other balconies below your balcony and/or the damage caused by leaking balconies above your balcony is to be considered in many ways. Firstly, it is important to note that when considering with whom liability lies, one has to consider whether […]
The Authentication of Documents and Apostilles
The authentication of documents is required when such document is signed in one country, but is to be used in another. When the document is authenticated, it will then be recognised as a legal document in the foreign country in which it is to be used. Two options are available in order to have a […]
Understanding the Property Practitioner’s Act, Act 22 of 2019
1.What is the Property Practitioner’s Act? The Act is a new legislation which has repealed the Estate Agency Affairs Act, Act 112 of 1976 (which only applied to “Estate Agents”), in its entirety. The Act came into effect as of 1 February 2022. It aims to allow for transformation in the property sector, to provide […]
If There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Ensure Your Wishes are Honoured
When a loved one passes away from a sudden illness it can be traumatic for the remaining family, especially if the deceased’s financial affairs are not in order. With over 66,000 Covid-related deaths being reported by mid-July 2021 in South Africa, this situation is more of a reality than many would like to believe and […]
Preparation for Death: Keeping Your Affairs in Order
It is important that we all keep our affairs in order to assist our loved ones when we pass away. This article serves as a simple guide to assist you in collating the relevant information that your executor will require on your passing. Safe and Known Place for Documents It is important that all of […]
Process of Administering a Deceased Estate
Once a person passes away, if they leave behind either a) a Will or b) assets, their estate must be reported to the Master of the High Court. Below is a basic overview of the process of administering an estate: Reporting The estate must firstly be reported to the Master of the High Court for […]
What is a Living Will?
A Living Will is an advance written instruction in which you can express your consent or refusal to any medical treatment should you be unable to do so at a …
The Importance of a Professional Executor
When drafting your Last Will, it is recommended that you select and nominate a professional executor to wind up your estate for the following reasons: 1. A p…
The Importance of a Sound and Updated Will
It’s something we don’t like to think about, but the truth of the matter is that once we are gone, our loved ones will be left to sift through the items and …