Fiduciary-related court cases
Category: Wills
Isolezwe: Asibhale Incwadi Yefa ngosizo lwe-Fiduciary Institute of Southern Africa
In this article on Isolezwe, the largest isiZulu media outlet, Moyomuhle Maphanga of Rumana Mahomed Attorneys looks at the importance of having a will. Read the piece here.
FISA on Moneyweb
FISA features in a Moneyweb campaign this week, with two articles and a podcast. Read more.
Moneyweb: The unintended consequences of dying intestate
Dying without a will means that your assets will be distributed by the state in a one-size-fits-all manner. The Intestate Succession Act rules are very specific and may have some…
Rapport: Maak testament deel van jou vakansieplanne
Vakansie is die ideal tyd om weer jou testament onder oë te kry.
Moneyweb: Estate planning lessons from legal battles after death and divorce
Estate planning lessons from legal battles after death and divorce
Moneyweb: A well-written will creates order and certainty
Moneyweb: A well-written will creates order and certainty
Court case about interpretation of a will – Spangenberg and Others v Engelbrecht NO and Another
The Supreme Court of Appeal recently ruled on extraneous evidence in the interpretation of a will.
RSG: Wie steel by kinders en gestremdes?
Louis van Vuren, in gesprek met RSG se Ryk van Niekerk oor die diefstal uit die Voogdyfonds.
CPD opportunity
The Chartered Governance Institute offers a webinar on wills and trusts.
Smart about Money: Get legal help if you wish to bequeath rights to property
Get legal help if you wish to bequeath rights to property.
Rapport: Demensie – maak só voorsiening
Nico van Gijsen skryf hierdie week in Rapport oor die moeilike onderwerp van demensie.
Landbouweekblad: Sorg dat jou sake in orde is
André Eloff en AJ du Plooy skryf in Landbouweekblad oor die nood om jou boedel in orde te kry, soos uiteengesit in jou testament. Hulle gee ‘n paar wenke. André…
CPD opportunity – webinar on living wills
Jan L Jordaan Attorneys Inc. hosts a free webinar on living wills, accredited for 1 FISA CPD point.
Rapport: Maak seker met jou testament
Nico van Gijsen skryf in hierdie week se Rapport oor testamente. Hy meen ‘n mens moet eers ‘n behoorlike boedelplan maak en dan is dit baie belangrik om die raad…
Drum: What are your children’s godparents’ responsibilities?
What are your childrens’ godparents’ responsibilities?
Blue Chip: 2C or not 2C?
Section 2C of the Wills Act 7 of 1953.
Tech4Law: FISA makes an urgent plea to the banks
FISA makes an urgent plea to the banks
iol/Personal Finance: Estate planning podcast
Estate planning – FISA podcast
Automobil: Business wills and the business of succession plans
Business wills and the business of succession plans
Tech4Law: Fiduciary-related court case summaries by FISA
Tech4Law, a practical-guidance website for lawyers, published a few fiduciary-related court case summaries, compiled by FISA CEO Louis van Vuren. You can read them here.
CCFM radio interview on wills
In this radio interview with CCFM, Pastor Solomon Daniels who is a FISA member, talked at length about wills. He had a good response from listeners. You can read the…
Personal Finance: A will is a last gift to your family
This article in Personal Finance addresses the importance of a will. The author Nicolette Mashile describes a will as a means of providing your family with a final gift. She…
Biz News Digest: What constitutes a proper will?
What constitutes a proper will?