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The 3-month rule: Why updating your Will post-divorce is crucial

By Jane Rushton 14 May 2025

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SA expats in the UAE: Why you may need two Wills

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The importance of wording in trust deeds

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Fixing lengthy delays on deceased estates

Fixing lengthy delays on deceased estates

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Unemployment by death: What happens to employees when employers die?

Nasheetah Smith 16 Apr 2024

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Housing trap: South Africans can't afford to sell their homes as costs exceed R150k

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SCA ruling: A lesson for minority shareholders

Alisa Malindi 26 Mar 2024

What happens to your home when you pass away?

What happens to your home when you pass away?

Capital Legacy 20 Mar 2024

Is it necessary to report the death of SA expats to Home Affairs?

Is it necessary to report the death of SA expats to Home Affairs?

Jenny Fung and Daniel Hirschowitz 19 Mar 2024

A case before the Constitutional Court could introduce a new era of customary law. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Limpopo royal family feud could change customary law

Anton van Zyl 22 Feb 2024

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Acting without Letters of Curatorship? Not so fast

Loraine Strydom and Alisa Malindi 13 Feb 2024

Mandela estate mayhem

Mandela estate mayhem

Capital Legacy 6 Feb 2024

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Estate curatorship: Is this a demeaning western construct?

Kaamilah Paulse and Loraine Strydom 4 Jan 2024

Inheritance oddities: A world tour of weird rules and customs

Inheritance oddities: A world tour of weird rules and customs

Capital Legacy 21 Nov 2023

New online system to streamline access to Masters' Offices

New online system to streamline access to Masters' Offices

Capital Legacy 8 Nov 2023

Capital Legacy makes the loss of a loved one easier for 15,000 families

Capital Legacy makes the loss of a loved one easier for 15,000 families

Capital Legacy 19 Oct 2023

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FMF's Khaya Lam initiative grants 10,000 title deeds

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Lawyers fed-up with shambles in Master's Offices

Ella Morrison 18 Oct 2023

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Justice Department launches online service for deceased estates

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Leave more than a will, curate a legacy

Leave more than a will, curate a legacy

Liquidlingo Communications 29 Sep 2023

Stories of wills, loss, and legacy

Stories of wills, loss, and legacy

Capital Legacy 11 Sep 2023

Where there's no will, there's drama, chaos... and greedy family members

Where there's no will, there's drama, chaos... and greedy family members

Grant Fietze, Capital Legacy 1 Sep 2023

National Wills Week - Why it's important for all South Africans

National Wills Week - Why it's important for all South Africans

Capital Legacy 29 Aug 2023

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Life insurance: How do unnatural death claims work?

Mtho Maphumulo 3 Aug 2023

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The benefits of registering a customary marriage

Janine Julies 5 May 2023

More than 3.2 million South Africans may become spouses in 2023

More than 3.2 million South Africans may become spouses in 2023

Kenrick Newport, Capital Legacy 21 Apr 2023

Where there's no will, there's drama!

Where there's no will, there's drama!

Grant Fietze, Capital Legacy 30 Mar 2023

Juta and Company acquires Siber Ink Legal Publications

Juta and Company acquires Siber Ink Legal Publications

Juta and Company 6 Mar 2023

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Trust legislation amendments: What 'Beneficial Ownership' means

Graeme Palmer 23 Feb 2023

Priscilla contests will of only daughter Lisa Marie Presley

Priscilla contests will of only daughter Lisa Marie Presley

Capital Legacy 23 Feb 2023

Strategic transaction between Capital Legacy and Sanlam Limited announced

Strategic transaction between Capital Legacy and Sanlam Limited announced

Capital Legacy 6 Feb 2023

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