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To make a valid will a person must have adequate mental capacity to carry out that act. We lawyers call it testamentary capacity. This requires a person to understand: what a will is and what it can do; what their assets are; who it is appropriate to consider as a beneficiary; and to properly consider… Read More

You have just heard that Joe has died.  Joe may be a long lost relative who may have left you a gift in his will.  Joe may owe you money for work you did for him.  So, how do I find out what is in his will?  Who should I talk to about the monies… Read More

People make mistakes and sometimes that extends to mistakes being made in a will. Usually the mistake is only found after the will maker has died. If this happens – what can be done about it? Section 27 of the Succession Act, 2006 may hold the answer. It states:- 27 Court may rectify a will… Read More

After the family home, superannuation is often the greatest source of a person’s wealth. It surprises many that superannuation is not an asset that normally passes to family members under the terms of a will. Superannuation is dealt with under the terms of the Trust Deed (legal document) that sets up the superannuation fund and… Read More

What is an executor? If you have been named as an executor in someone’s will, it means the deceased wanted you to arrange his/her funeral and to administer his or her estate. Administering the estate will involve identifying, collecting and protecting the assets of the deceased, paying all debts and taxes and distributing the estate… Read More

The Contract for Sale provides for the purchaser to carry out a final inspection of the property before settlement. It is crucial that you carry out this inspection as close to settlement as possible and preferably on the day of settlement. Why? Imagine this scenario The very excited purchasers organised with the agent to carry… Read More