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…
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Court case: Delictual liability of an executor
Read the below court case relating to delictual liability of an executor. Jicama 194 (Pty) Limited v Lotter NO and another (and a related matter) [2013] JOL 29775 (KZD) Reported…
Court case: interpretation of will, intestate succession
Please see the below court case, regarding interpretation of a will and intestate succession. Jansen van Rensburg v Master Grahamstown interpretation will intestate succession
Opposite-sex life partnerships.
In the situation of opposite-sex partnerships, can the survivor inherit in the abscence of a Will and have a claim against the estate ? Please click to on the link…
Original will lost
Question: I would like to know what to do if the original will cannot be found and you only have a certified copy and the will is being contested by…