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What should be in your last Will & Testament – the greatest gift you can leave your loved ones

Nearly 75% of South Africans die without a valid Will in place. This means that the deceased estate Will be divided according to the Intestate Succession Act, 1987 (Act 81 of 1987).  According to the Act, without a valid Will in place the assets of the deceased are divided according to a set formula among your surviving spouse, children, parents, or siblings. The lack of a valid Will is all-too common among South Africans. So, why don’t more people set up their Will?   Many people think they simply don’t qualify for a Will, but they’re usually mistaken.      You need a valid Will if...

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My father has passed away and I have inherited his property

A Blog article by: Tania Abbotts    My father has passed away and I have inherited his property – I am struggling to evict the current tenants – is it possible to evict before it has been transferred into my name? Would a letter of executorship be relevant in this situation? What about notice in terms of the rental agreement?    If a person passes away and has a last will and testament, then as legal practitioners, we administer the estate as per the directions set out in the last will and testament. This means that the deceased would have elected who would be...

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