https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/738.html South Africa Law of Succession news 15 Law of Succession news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/738.html en-us Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:59:25 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-greatest-legacy-we-can-leave-842103a As South Africa marks Youth Month and celebrates Father’s Day, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on the people who shaped our lives. 1-269039 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/understanding-special-trusts-tax-relief-for-vulnerable-beneficiaries-178916a Families supporting vulnerable dependents—whether minor children or adults with disabilities—often struggle to find estate-planning tools that protect wealth without triggering heavy tax penalties. A highly effective, yet largely overlooked, solution lies within South African legislation: the special trust. 1-268918 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-capital-legacy-changed-the-way-south-africa-talks-about-death-958034a Most financial services companies talk at people. Instead, Capital Legacy decided to make them smile, and in doing so changed an entire industry. 1-267704 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/connecting-bob-marley-pablo-picasso-jimi-hendrix-and-abraham-lincoln-514000a Apart from being famous, can you guess what connects Bob Marley, Pablo Picasso, Jimi Hendrix and Abraham Lincoln? They achieved great things while they were alive, but in death they left chaos for their loved ones: All four died without a will. 1-267586 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-happens-to-everything-you-own-if-you-die-without-a-will-in-place-736222a There is a document most South Africans know they should have, but keep putting off. It takes less time to arrange than most people think, and it costs far less than the consequences of not having one. Yet according to Legal Aid SA, citing estimates from the Master of the High Court, more than 70% of working South Africans still do not have a will in place. 1-267582 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/when-the-immortal-falls-a-reflection-on-chuck-norris-and-our-own-mortality-733872a For decades, the idea of Chuck Norris dying has seemed almost absurd. The man who became a cultural myth – roundhouse kicks, unbreakable toughness, and endless memes and jokes about his invincibility – has occupied a place in our collective imagination. 1-266712 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/making-your-mark-288947a Can you create a last will and testament if you are unable to read, write or sign it? 1-266330 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/electronic-signatures-and-wills-are-they-valid-or-just-an-invitation-to-litigation-399048a The law is clear on how a will must be signed and witnessed. One of the requirements for a valid will is that the testator must sign each page of the will with what is commonly known as a “wet ink” signature. Ignoring this guideline may lead to a day in court. 1-266323 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-legacy-of-love-and-red-dresses-951414a He created a signature shade of red and dressed the most glamorous women in the world – from Princess Diana to Zendaya – but Valentino’s greatest stroke of creative genius could turn out to be his deceased estate. 1-265534 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sca-landmark-decision-exposes-vulnerabilities-of-unregistered-customary-marriages-406189a Customary marriages in South Africa remain a source of legal disputes, especially when they overlap with civil marriages, inheritance, and the validity of wills. A recent case before the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), Tshivhase v Tshivhase N.O. and Another [2025], has shed light on what is required to prove the existence of a customary marriage under the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (RCMA). 1-265305 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa