by VDT Attorneys | Nov 10, 2025 | Buying property, Commercial Footprint, Comprehensive Will, Deceased Estate, Estate Planning, Fiduciary, Financial Advice, Marriage Act, Property transactions, Wills and estates
Chapter One of Your Legal Legacy: We guide you through the foundation of your future together – assisting with antenuptial contracts, marital regime advice, and legal clarity that ensures your journey begins with confidence and peace of mind. Planning Your...
by VDT Attorneys | Aug 29, 2025 | Accrual, Claims, Deceased Estate, Estate disputes, Estate Planning
Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death and loved ones are provided for. It establishes clarity, legal certainty, and peace of mind. However, even a carefully structured estate plan is...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 2, 2024 | Art, Deceased Estate, Estate duty, Estate Planning
Following an individual’s passing, their estate may be subject to various taxes including Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Donations Tax, Estate Duty, and potentially VAT. The specific tax liabilities will vary based on the types of assets in the estate and the...
by VDT Attorneys | May 29, 2024 | Capital Gains Tax, Deceased Estate, Donation tax, Estate duty, SARS, Situs tax, Tax
Importantly, not all taxes are always applicable to every estate, with the circumstances of a deceased estate determining the applicable taxes. The executor also has has to register an estate with SARS even if the deceased was a pensioner or not registered for tax....
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 6, 2023 | Claim, Deceased Estate, Maintenance, Surviving spouse
When a person passes away, the executor administers their estate in terms of the deceased’s will or where there is no will, in terms of the Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987. In both cases, the estate assets will be used to pay for claims against the estate and any...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 6, 2023 | Deceased Estate, Real Estate, Shortfall, Transfer
A common option is to transfer the property to the beneficiaries mentioned in the deceased’s will or intestate according to the Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987 where there is no will. This process involves the legal transfer of the property’s ownership...
