Law of Succession South Africa

Will you, this Wills Month?

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Are you feeling awkward… yet?

27 Aug 2025

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Landmark ConCourt ruling redefines who qualifies for pension death benefits

By Nicolette van Vuuren 18 Aug 2025

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Subrogation in South African law: Quo vadis?

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12 Sep 2025

Leading with purpose: The women driving transformation at Cox Yeats

Cox Yeats Leading with purpose: The women driving transformation at Cox Yeats

8 Aug 2025

Understanding the intersection between estate planning and family legacy

DNA Brand Architects Understanding the intersection between estate planning and family legacy

23 Jul 2025

Leave a legacy of giving, this Mandela Day

Capital Legacy Leave a legacy of giving, this Mandela Day

16 Jul 2025

24 years of trusted labour law guidance: Join Juta’s 2025 seminar series across SA

Juta and Company 24 years of trusted labour law guidance: Join Juta’s 2025 seminar series across SA

4 Jul 2025

Can citizens take action against the state to maintain critical infrastructure?

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2 Jul 2025

Don’t die in an awkward position

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24 Jun 2025

Securing the legacy of our youth

Capital Legacy Securing the legacy of our youth

17 Jun 2025

From code to contract: Revolutionising commercial law with smart contracts

Cox Yeats From code to contract: Revolutionising commercial law with smart contracts

17 Jun 2025

A willful shift: New data shows increased growth in estate planning

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South Africa's new family law could redefine property rights after divorce or death

13 Aug 2025

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When can a non-compliant Will be declared valid?

Roberto Oktober and Karel Kogler 1 Aug 2025

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Navigating the complexities of multi-jurisdictional wills with massed estates

Karel Kogler 22 Jul 2025

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Dispute over life partnership status fuels legal battle for estate

Loraine Strydom and Kaamilah Paulse 15 Jul 2025

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Disturbing the dead for DNA testing? High Court rules

Anelisa Zungu and Kaamilah Paulse 4 Jul 2025

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What happens when minors inherit immovable property in SA?

Tebello Setleko 25 Jun 2025

No direction without a will

No direction without a will

Capital Legacy 15 May 2025

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The 3-month rule: Why updating your Will post-divorce is crucial

Jane Rushton 14 May 2025

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SA expats in the UAE: Why you may need two Wills

Sarah Simson and Marianne du Toit 10 Apr 2025

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Massing estates: What is it and when should you consider it?

André van Niekerk 1 Apr 2025

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Capital Legacy 20 Mar 2025

Couples therapy for your finances

Couples therapy for your finances

Capital Legacy 13 Feb 2025

Serving the people who serve South Africa

Serving the people who serve South Africa

Capital Legacy 7 Feb 2025

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A widow’s right to sell: Surprising legal twist on a longstanding inheritance practice

Karel Kogler 24 Jan 2025

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Can deceased estates inherit administrative review rights? ConCourt rules

Linda Shwana and Jamié-Lee Jacobs 20 Dec 2024

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Under the influence: Court rules on case questioning free will in inheritance dispute

Karel Kogler 25 Oct 2024

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Law of succession: ConCourt extends definition of 'spouse' to include life partners

Leanne Berriman 23 Oct 2024

Why National Wills Week is more important than you realise

Why National Wills Week is more important than you realise

Capital Legacy 13 Sep 2024

What you need to know about wills

What you need to know about wills

Capital Legacy 9 Sep 2024

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The importance of wording in trust deeds

Karel Kogler 20 Jun 2024

Fixing lengthy delays on deceased estates

Fixing lengthy delays on deceased estates

Capital Legacy 27 May 2024

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