by VDT Attorneys | Aug 8, 2018 | Child, Commercial, Estate Planning, Family, Trust
In South African law one must distinguish between two general types of trusts, namely a testamentary trust (established in your will) and an inter vivos trust, established in terms of a trust deed. The latter type includes your family trust. Both types of trust do not...
by VDT Attorneys | Aug 8, 2018 | Death, Deceased Estate, Dispute resolution, Estate Planning, Litigation
It is possible to have an executor removed from an estate, but it should be noted that this can only be done by the Master of the High Court or a court of law, on the grounds listed in section 54 of the Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965 (“the Act”). The Act...
by VDT Attorneys | Jun 7, 2018 | Antenuptials, Contract, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family, Marriage
In a marriage in community of property, our South African law determines that spouses to such a marriage has one joint estate and each party to the marriage has the right to perform juristic acts with regard to the joint estate as they are equal managers of the joint...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 25, 2018 | Estate Planning, Will
Finding the will of a deceased relative If the deceased person left a will the first thing to do is find it. If they did not tell you beforehand where their will was, you can try calling the probate court in their district or the office of the Master of the High Court...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 8, 2018 | Commercial, Estate Planning, Will
Bitcoin is essentially a digital payment network where Bitcoin currency is stored and transferred. A Bitcoin is a form of digital token that you can send or receive electronically, but is does not come in set amounts like a physical currency does, and can be divided...
by VDT Attorneys | Feb 7, 2018 | Child, Death, Estate Planning, Trust, Will
Our law determines that minor children (under the age of 18) cannot enter into contracts without the consent of their legal guardian (parent or court appointed guardian). By implication, this limitation also prohibits minors from inheriting assets while they are still...
