Do You Need a Lawyer to Draft a Will?
With so many free templates and online will generators available, it is a fair question: do you actually need a…
How to Reduce Executor’s Fees on Your Estate
Executor’s fees are one of the biggest costs families face when winding up an estate, but the amount is not…
How Much Does a Will Cost in South Africa?
One of the most common questions we hear from clients thinking about drafting a will is simply: what will it…
How to Get a Letter of Authority in South Africa
When someone dies and their estate is worth R250 000 or less, the process of appointing someone to finalise it…
How Long Does It Take to Wind Up an Estate?
Losing a family member is hard enough without wondering how long it will take before the estate is finally settled.…
Dying Without a Will: Who Inherits in SA?
Not having a will does not mean your estate is left to chance. It simply means the law decides for…
Is Transfer Duty Payable on Inherited Property?
Buying property in South Africa almost always comes with a transfer duty bill. Inheriting it is a different story. Whether…
Letters of Executorship vs Letters of Authority: What’s the Difference?
When someone passes away, their estate cannot be touched, not even by a spouse, until the Master of the High…
Dying Without a Will, What Will Happen?
No one likes to think about dying without a will, but for many South Africans it happens by accident rather…