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 | Jan 6, 2021 | Dispute resolution, Property, Transfer
A power of attorney (POA) is a document wherein one person (the Principal) provides authorisation to another (the Agent) to act on his behalf. Usually, this power of attorney is provided with a specific purpose in mind. As you mentioned, a POA is quite common when it...
by VDT Attorneys | Aug 6, 2015 | Business, Transfer, Trust
A trust is a valid business form, and the mere presence of a trust should not invalidate a fair transaction. However the words “this case yet again demonstrates the need to be careful when dealing with a trust” are words that have frequently been uttered by our courts...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 22, 2012 | Estate Planning, Property, Transfer
Important to note is that the window to make use of this tax amnesty is closing with the deadline of 31 December 2012 fast approaching. This begs the question as to whether there is still enough time left to make use of this amnesty before the end of the year and...
by VDT Attorneys | Sep 27, 2012 | Foreigner, Property, Transfer
Die antwoorde op hierdie vrae is van groot belang vir verhuurders en verkopers wat buitelandse huurders of kopers in gedagte het. In kort, die antwoord is ‘ja’ dit kan so maklik wees. Buitelanders se eiendomstransaksies is onderhewig aan dieselfde wetgewing en...
