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 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:47:58 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/can-i-change-my-will-after-getting-married-or-divorced-in-south-africa-070035a Marriage and divorce are two of the most significant life events that should prompt you to review your will. Your circumstances can change considerably when you get married, divorced or remarry, and a will that once accurately reflected your wishes may no longer do so. So, can you change your will after getting married or divorced in South Africa? 1-272197 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/court-rules-surviving-spouse-claim-trumps-deceased-heirs-636931a In the recent case of De Bruyn v Master of the High Court, Pretoria and Others [2026] involving a deceased estate, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) gave preference to the claim of a surviving spouse to the exclusion of the deceased’s heirs. 1-272051 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-wrapping-up-a-loved-ones-life-can-take-longer-than-you-think-186986a When someone passes away, there is often more to sort out than most families realise. 1-271958 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-high-court-strikes-down-century-old-patriarchal-marriage-rule-as-unconstitutional-075825a The Western Cape High Court recently delivered a decisive blow to a century-long patriarchal common law rule of lex domicilii matrimonii; paving the way for a fairer future for women, same-sex, and non-binary couples. 1-271937 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-to-consider-before-nominating-your-child-as-executor-297027a Nominating your child as executor of your will may leave them with one of the hardest jobs they will ever do for you. 1-271910 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-prepared-are-you-most-south-africans-arent-419609a The new two-minute Estate Readiness Check helps South Africans understand how prepared they really are, and what they can do right now to better protect their families. 1-271865 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/this-wills-month-leave-your-family-answers-not-arguments-308098a Every time an estate lands on my desk, it represents a life that’s ended. While we never lose sight of that fact, our focus is on the people left behind. 1-271363 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-scores-just-50100-on-being-ready-for-what-happens-after-a-death-075025a Capital Legacy launches the country’s first national benchmark tracking how prepared, protected and supported South African families really are once a loved one dies. 1-271137 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/she-moves-helping-south-africans-plan-for-life-not-just-money-742012a Women in South Africa are increasingly the ones making the financial decisions that keep households running. It’s a trend that’s being driven by growing numbers of women in the workplace, shifting family structures due to economic pressure and migration, and high rates of single-parent households. More than four in 10 households in our country are now headed by women: 42% according to the Stats SA General Household Survey 2024. 1-271002 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/no-life-after-death-for-claims-high-court-rejects-joinder-after-claimant-passes-away-078215a The Gauteng Division of the High Court, Pretoria, recently had to decide an issue in the judgment of Maoto N.O v Minister of Police (54912/2014) concerning the transmissibility of a non-patrimonial damages claim to a deceased estate in circumstances where the joinder of a party to the main proceedings post-dated the death of the deceased. 1-270827 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Law of Succession South Africa