Assets in a deceased estate may include interests or shares in a business venture, such as a Close Corporation or Private Company PTY (Ltd), which are also subject to be dealt with by the Executor in the administration of the deceased estate however, this is subject to the provisions of an Association Agreement, the Close Corporations Act in the case of a Close Corporation and the Shareholder’s Agreement (if any) in the case of a private company.

Notary Public, Apostille, Hague Convention, DIRCO … What does it all mean? This article will guide you in the right direction.

This article explores the duties and responsibilities of being an Executor of a Deceased Estate.

With assets in multiple countries, the inevitable question becomes – how many Wills must I now have?

This article delves into the question as to whether or not the Will that you have is valid or invalid and the consequences thereof.

Subdividing is the process by which one property is divided into two or more portions. When someone buys a portion of a subdivided property, it is exactly the same as buying any other vacant land. How do you go about subdividing your property? This is a step-by-step guide.

The deceased Estate winding up process can be very overwhelming for the family of the deceased. Especially as they go through the grieving process. It is a complex and lengthy process that can take a very long time to complete. And if you are reading between the lines, this also means that it will include a number of (sometimes hidden) costs.

Whether you are getting married to your same-sex partner under the Civil Union Amendment Act, want to get married under customary law by means of an ANC under the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act or are entering into a civil marriage under the Marriages Act - the how you will get married will be the same.

It may be because your family is expanding and you need a bigger residence. You could be relocating. And there could be more difficult reasons to sell your home, like divorce, death or bankruptcy… And the big question on everyone’s minds is – when is the most favourable time to sell? While there is no clear cut answer to this question (we are unfortunately not blessed with crystal balls) there are some factors that may play an important role.

An Estate is not only for the posh, fabulously rich and somewhat famous individuals on Bling Empire, the process of planning your Estate, with its values, possible deductions and exclusions of various taxes is complex and intricate.