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Under the amended legislative framework, members of a close corporation are now required to prepare annual financial statements (AFS) within six months after the financial year-end. This timeline was shortened from the
Within the framework of South Africa’s law of succession, constitutional values such as equality and non-discrimination have elevated children’s rights to inherit significantly. Our legal position currently has impacted both the status
Navigating the rules and regulations for short-term letting. With short-term letting and (more specifically) Airbnbs ramping up in South Africa, disgruntled owners and tenants are voicing their concerns when it comes to
When can the provisions of a trust deed be set aside? When you don’t stick to the rules. Far too many people pay their accountant or attorney a visit, draw up a
Divorce and maintenance claims are often emotionally charged and legally complex processes. In South Africa, the maintenance court, established under the Maintenance Act 99 of 1998, plays an important role in ensuring
When a person married in community of property is awarded their former spouse’s share in jointly owned property following a divorce, they can apply to the registrar of deeds for an endorsement
Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) are a critical component of shared developments in South Africa, managing everything from noise levels to pet policies. While they offer many benefits, the legal framework surrounding HOAs can
South African courts have adopted the abstract theory, which means that the validity of transferring ownership is not affected by whether the original transaction is valid. In the case of Legator McKenna
An important function of an executor, the person who is appointed by the Master of the High Court to administer a deceased estate, is to account for the liabilities in the estate
When an executor has been appointed by the Master through the issuance of Letters of Executorship, their primary duty is to finalise the administration of the estate as soon as possible. This
Contrary to popular belief, an engagement is not a mere social agreement. South African common law recognises an engagement (or promise to marry) as a contract from which some contractual remedies may
PART 1: Advocates vs Attorneys – What Is the Difference? When faced with a legal issue or dispute many individuals want to know and understand the difference between an attorney and an