An important function of an executor, the person who is appointed by the Master of the High Court to administer a deceased estate, is to account for the liabilities in

Contrary to popular belief, an engagement is not a mere social agreement. South African common law recognises an engagement (or promise to marry) as a contract from which some contractual

People who have not studied law or have no prior knowledge of the law may be confused and uncertain when served with a legal document called a “subpoena”, which states

In essence, the Latin phrase nec vi, nec clam, nec precario translates to “without force, without secrecy, and without permission”. According to the Prescription Act, a person can become the

With the vast majority of homes being financed through the country’s biggest banks, the popular online debate around who owns a mortgaged home in South Africa continues. While some would

Winding up an estate in South Africa is a meticulous process governed by the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965. It involves the collection and distribution of a deceased

Ignoring a court order in South Africa is a serious matter that can lead to significant legal consequences, including being held in contempt of court. This article explores what happens

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In community of property marriages, spouses often combine their estates, or mass their estates, to ensure that certain assets go to specific beneficiaries. This is done while still ensuring the

The term ‘antenuptial contract’ can refer to either an informal contract or a contract complying with the formalities required by s 87 of the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937.