Tomorrow is full of possibilities for you and your family. But your tomorrow might not be the same as their tomorrow. If you die, what will happen to your family? With a Will, you can make sure their tomorrow remains full of potential. Give your loved ones a tomorrow full of security and possibility. Make […]
Month: September 2017
Can I sue someone if they insult me?
Being insulted by another person can be hurtful, embarrassing and damaging. Much of the time we’re told just to develop a thicker skin and move on, but what if the insult is an attack on you or your ability as a person? When it goes this far, it can be considered defamation. Damaging a person’s […]
Planning your estate as newlyweds
For newlyweds, one of the most important tasks to attend to is estate planning. The estate planning will depend on what the couple wants and what form of marriage they are in. It is therefore important to keep the following in mind when planning the years ahead together. Marriage in community of property There is […]
Antenuptial contracts: With or without the accrual system?
If you don’t have an ANC, you are automatically married in community of property. This means that there is one estate between a husband and a wife. Everything is shared equally between spouses, which includes debts. However, with an antenuptial contract, the estates of each spouse remain separate. The difference comes with the addition of […]
Do my debts last forever?
What does prescription mean? The Prescription Act 68 of 1969 (PA) says that a debt (payment of money) is extinguished/expired after the lapse (passing) of a specific time period. South Africa has different laws which specify time periods, for example, the PA says contractual and delictual debts extinguish after 3 years from when prescription starts. […]