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Enkel testament vs Gesamentlike testament

12 May 2025

Wanneer iemand sy boedel wil beplan, kan hy kies tussen 'n enkel testament of 'n gesamentlike testament, afhangend van persoonlike... behoeftes en voorkeur. ’n Enkel testament gee die testateur volledige beheer oor hoe hul boedel verdeel word, met die vryheid om dit te wysig sonder enige derde party se toestemming. Dit is ideaal vir individue met afsonderlike finansiële belange of komplekse gesinsstrukture. ’n Gesamentlike testament, wat dikwels deur eggenote opgestel word, stel duidelike reëls vir die verspreiding van gesamentlike bates—eers aan die oorlewende gade en dan aan die gekose begunstigdes. Dit is ’n gewilde opsie vir paartjies met gesamentlike finansiële belange en ’n langtermyn-erfenisplan. Die keuse tussen die twee hang af van hoe onafhanklik of gesamentlik die boedelbeplanning moet wees, met die belangrikste faktor dat die dokument geldig en duidelik opgestel is om toekomstige verwarring te voorkom. 

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KODISIL vs WYSIGING VAN 'N TESTAMENT

12 May 2025

’n Kodisil is ’n regsdokument wat wysigings of aanvullings aan ’n bestaande testament maak sonder om die hele testament te... herroep. Dit bied ’n kostedoeltreffende manier om begunstigdes, eksekuteurs of spesifieke bemakings op te dateer. Om geldig te wees, moet dit skriftelik wees, deur die testateur onderteken word en deur twee bevoegde getuies bekragtig word. Alternatief kan die testateur direkte wysigings op die oorspronklike testament aanbring, maar dit verg duidelike aanduiding, getuies se handtekeninge en presiese bewoording om verwarring en regsgeldigheid te verseker. ’n Kodisil of ’n nuwe testament word gewoonlik aanbeveel om enige toekomstige dispuut te vermy.

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Unsafe grounds: Can schools be held liable for sports injuries?

06 May 2025

What happens when your child gets injured at school? Who is responsible for their safety? In this article, we examine... whether a school can be held liable for injuries sustained by a pupil during school activities. 

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Enkel testament vs Gesamentlike testament

12 May 2025

Wanneer iemand sy boedel wil beplan, kan hy kies tussen 'n enkel testament of 'n gesamentlike testament, afhangend van persoonlike... behoeftes en voorkeur. ’n Enkel testament gee die testateur volledige beheer oor hoe hul boedel verdeel word, met die vryheid om dit te wysig sonder enige derde party se toestemming. Dit is ideaal vir individue met afsonderlike finansiële belange of komplekse gesinsstrukture. ’n Gesamentlike testament, wat dikwels deur eggenote opgestel word, stel duidelike reëls vir die verspreiding van gesamentlike bates—eers aan die oorlewende gade en dan aan die gekose begunstigdes. Dit is ’n gewilde opsie vir paartjies met gesamentlike finansiële belange en ’n langtermyn-erfenisplan. Die keuse tussen die twee hang af van hoe onafhanklik of gesamentlik die boedelbeplanning moet wees, met die belangrikste faktor dat die dokument geldig en duidelik opgestel is om toekomstige verwarring te voorkom. 

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KODISIL vs WYSIGING VAN 'N TESTAMENT

12 May 2025

’n Kodisil is ’n regsdokument wat wysigings of aanvullings aan ’n bestaande testament maak sonder om die hele testament te... herroep. Dit bied ’n kostedoeltreffende manier om begunstigdes, eksekuteurs of spesifieke bemakings op te dateer. Om geldig te wees, moet dit skriftelik wees, deur die testateur onderteken word en deur twee bevoegde getuies bekragtig word. Alternatief kan die testateur direkte wysigings op die oorspronklike testament aanbring, maar dit verg duidelike aanduiding, getuies se handtekeninge en presiese bewoording om verwarring en regsgeldigheid te verseker. ’n Kodisil of ’n nuwe testament word gewoonlik aanbeveel om enige toekomstige dispuut te vermy.

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Unsafe grounds: Can schools be held liable for sports injuries?

06 May 2025

What happens when your child gets injured at school? Who is responsible for their safety? In this article, we examine... whether a school can be held liable for injuries sustained by a pupil during school activities. 

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A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Home Buyers

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Walking the M&A tightrope: Telecom and Energy deals in SA

06 May 2025

The telecommunications and energy sectors are undoubtedly amongst the key drivers of the South African economy at present. However, with... an increasing number of mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) occurring in these sectors, the Competition Commission are imposing stricter approval conditions to promote public interest and balance competition and economic transformation. 

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When credit agreements get sticky

06 May 2025

Navigating the ins and outs of credit agreements under the National Credit Act can feel like walking through legal quicksand.... One wrong clause or overlooked procedure, and your entire case could come undone. Before enforcing your rights, make sure you’re not stepping into a sticky situation of your own making.

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Storm warning for accountable institutions without an updated RMCP

06 May 2025

The storm has passed—but the damage may be just beginning. With the deadline for submitting updated RMCPs now behind us,... accountable institutions that failed to comply could be in the FIC’s crosshairs.

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Do you need to register as a credit provider? Here's when and how

06 May 2025

Thinking of granting credit, even just once? You might be surprised to learn that doing so—even for as little as... R1—could trigger a legal requirement to register as a credit provider. With recent changes lowering the registration threshold to zero, understanding when and how to register is more important than ever. Whether you're a business or an individual, here's what you need to know before issuing credit in South Africa.

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Unpaid levies? Lights out: Court empowers Body Corporates

06 May 2025

Sectional title owners behind on their levies and utility bills may find themselves in the dark—literally. We unpack the implications... of an illuminating High Court judgment.

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Will AI be steering the future of M&A?

31 March 2025

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably in some way become part of the day-to-day operations of most businesses.... In the fast-paced and competitive world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a vital strategy for companies looking to expand their reach, increase market share, or diversify their portfolios. 

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