by VDT Attorneys | Jun 14, 2021 | Adoption, Dispute resolution, Testation, Trust, Will, Wills and estates
In the past it was uncertain whether an adopted child was entitled to benefit from a family trust as they were not related by blood to their adoptive parents. The Childrens Act 31 of 1937 provided that an adopted child would not by virtue of adoption become entitled...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 8, 2019 | Child, Commercial, Estate Planning, Testation, Trust, Will
A testamentary trust or trust mortis causa is established in a will and comes into effect upon the death of the testator (founder) of the will. Such trusts are typically used to protect the interests of minors or dependants who are unable to take care of themselves....
by VDT Attorneys | Jan 16, 2018 | Deceased Estate, Estate Planning, Testament, Testation, Will
One of the most read and discussed news stories of 2018 was that Amor Vittone, widow of Springbok star Joost van der Westhuizen, inherited only a television set. (Read the article here). “Why does she have to be so greedy? Surely she can afford her own,” a reader...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 16, 2015 | Estate Planning, Family, Personal, Testation, Will
Firstly, and most importantly, it is vitally important that you do have a valid will, as without a valid will, one leaves the decision as to what must happen to your estate and to your children in the hands of others. To determine whether your current will is valid...
