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...
by VDT Attorneys | May 29, 2023 | Deceased Estate, Estate Planning, Executor, Will, Wills and estates
The Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965 (“Act”) differentiates between the winding up of small and large estates. When dealing with an estate smaller than R250,000, the process can be fairly simple and quick. A representative appointed in terms of a valid Will or...
by VDT Attorneys | Dec 14, 2021 | Deceased Estate, Estate Planning, Property
Where immovable property has been acquired by a person during their lifetime and such person passes away, the property forms part of that person’s estate and must be administered according to his will. The deceased can nominate one or more persons in his will to...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 12, 2019 | Boedelbeplanning, Deceased Estate, Estate Planning, Will
Yet, many people believe they can write their own Will effectively. “If you insist on writing your own Will, the very least you should do is have it checked by a suitably qualified professional,” says Sakkie Burger, of VDT Attorneys. Here are real-life examples of how...
by VDT Attorneys | May 7, 2019 | Deceased Estate, Estate Planning, Will
Death is indeed certain. So is your tax obligation. But many people underestimate how far-reaching your tax obligations can be after death. Sakkie Burger explains that there are three broad charges and taxes involved in the administration of a deceased estate: The...
