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The costs of winding-up a deceased estate. What is the cost of dying in South Africa?
The costs of winding-up a deceased estate may affect your heirs’ inheritance. It is useful to consider these costs when doing your Estate Planning.
What can I use as a Proof of Residence?
You have heard of a “Proof of Residence”, but exactly what can you use as a Proof of Residence? There might be more options than you think.
Do I need a Witness to sign my documents?
“Does a Witness need to sign this document?”, is a common question. GCM Legal discusses when witnesses are necessary and when they are not.
Am I Responsible for the actions of my Employee and what is Vicarious Liability?
This article explains how employers can be held responsible for the actions of employees through the legal principle of Vicarious Liability.
Can I register an Ante-nuptial Contract (ANC) after I am married?
It is a complicated, difficult and costly process to register an ante-nuptial contract after you are married. We explain the process here.
Part 2 – How to sell your business? 4 Things to consider
Do you want to sell your business? If your answer is “yes”, you will find this second part of our article on selling your business helpful.
Part 1 – How to sell your business? 4 Things to consider
Do you want to sell your business? If your answer is “yes”, you will find this first part of our article on selling your business helpful.
Glossary of Legal Terms
This article will provide explanations for many of the legal terms and words you will find on this website.
How does a trust “end” and what happens when it “ends”?
This article deals with how a Trust can end and what happens to the assets of the Trust when it ends.
Heirs of a deceased estate will find this advice helpful.
Here we discuss 8 important steps an heir of a deceased Estate should take to ensure their loved one’s wishes are taken care of without delay.
Behind on your bond or car payments? What is a Section 129 Notice?
If you have finance from a credit provider and you fall behind on your payments, the credit provider must send you a Section 129 Notice.
What is marriage IN community of property?
A marriage IN Community of Property is the default marriage system that is applied (i.e. when you get married without an ante-nuptial contact)
9 things you must do to sign a Will correctly
A Will is an essential legal document. It will help your family fulfil your wishes and make the legally required steps faster to get through.
Wills Glossary
This page contains explanations for commons words and terms uses on this website when discussing Wills and Estates.
Is it better to buy a property in my personal name or in the name of a trust?
There are pros and cons to putting a house in your personal name versus in a Trust. This article discusses the differences between these options.
What documents are needed when travelling with minor children?
When you travel with minor children, you are required to have certain documentation with you. This article sets out the documents you need.
What is an Ante-nuptial contract and do I need one?
An ante-nuptial contract (or ANC) is one of the most important documents you will even sign. This article explains why you must have an ANC.
