by VDT Attorneys | Nov 10, 2025 | Buying property, Commercial Footprint, Comprehensive Will, Deceased Estate, Estate Planning, Fiduciary, Marriage Act, Property transactions, Wills and estates
Chapter One of Your Legal Legacy: Planning Your Future Together? Our experienced team at VDT Attorneys can provide expert legal support to guide you through every step: ● Understanding your marital regime options: We’ll help you explore what best suits your unique...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 5, 2025 | Deceased Estate, Fideicommissum, Habitatio, Limited real rights, Property transfers, Servitude, Usufruct, Usus
Ownership constitutes the most complete form of entitlement over property. Limited real rights, on the other hand, constitute legal entitlements that permit a person to exercise certain powers over the property owned by someone else. These rights are “real”...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 27, 2025 | Deceased Estate, Estate administration, Estate Planning, Family Trust, Will
In South Africa, the administration and winding up of a deceased’s estate is primarily governed by the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965, which outlines the process for reporting an estate, appointing an executor, and distributing assets. In the absence of a...
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....
