Deceased Estates Litigation: How to Prepare for Your First Consultation Preparation is key to achieving success in any task, and your first consultation with a legal practitioner is no exception. Being thoroughly prepared ensures that you receive the best possible...
Estate Contests and Trust Disputes – Common Challenges and Legal Solutions Estate Contests and Trust Disputes Disputes in the administration of deceased estates and trusts often arise due to the complex and sensitive nature of fiduciary matters. Whether related to...
The Administration of Deceased Estates The administration of deceased estates often involves competing interests and occasional disputes. While these are normal, serious concerns arise when an executor neglects their duties or acts dishonestly. In such cases, removing...
Introduction Dividing assets and liabilities during a divorce is often a complex and emotionally charged process. This complexity is amplified in late-in-life divorces, where individuals have typically accumulated significant wealth, debts, and financial obligations...
Discover the court’s reasoning in the case of Maree v Master of High Court, Bloemfontein [2024] ZAFSHC 154, which addresses the right of habitatio under a will and ante-nuptial contract. Learn how the court set aside the Master’s decision to uphold an objection to the applicant’s claim, ensuring justice in estate administration.
Explore the High Court’s decision in R.R and Others v J.R and Others on the complexities of trustee disputes and the legal thresholds for judicial intervention in family trusts.
Explore the intricacies of a recent high-profile contractual dispute case where specific performance and the enforceability of contracts under the National Credit Act were key issues. This blog delves into the judicial decisions, legal implications, and critical lessons for practitioners and investors.
Explore the South Gauteng High Court’s decision in Gasa v Master of the High Court, examining the inheritance rights of permanent life partners in contrast with legally married spouses under South African law.
Discover the implications of the North Gauteng High Court’s decision in Mthimunye v Kabini and Another on oral dying wishes and the potential evolution of common law to honour the sanctity of last wishes in estate distribution.
