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Estate Duty Explained

02 July 2025

When someone passes away, their estate may be subject to estate duty—a tax on the value of what they leave... behind. Governed by the Estate Duty Act 45 of 1955, this process involves calculating the total assets, applying specific deductions, and determining what’s owed. Whether you’re planning ahead or winding up an estate, understanding how it works is key. Let’s break it down simply—what’s included, what’s exempt, how it’s calculated, and who’s responsible.

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From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025

Mediation in divorce is often mistaken for couples therapy, but it’s an alternative form of dispute resolution — helping separating... partners work through the terms of their divorce with the help of an independent third party.

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Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

01 July 2025

Before you count your profit, watch out for what’s quietly lurking beneath — capital gains tax. Here’s what every homeowner,... investor, and trustee should know before signing on the dotted line…

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Estate Duty Explained

02 July 2025

When someone passes away, their estate may be subject to estate duty—a tax on the value of what they leave... behind. Governed by the Estate Duty Act 45 of 1955, this process involves calculating the total assets, applying specific deductions, and determining what’s owed. Whether you’re planning ahead or winding up an estate, understanding how it works is key. Let’s break it down simply—what’s included, what’s exempt, how it’s calculated, and who’s responsible.

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From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025

Mediation in divorce is often mistaken for couples therapy, but it’s an alternative form of dispute resolution — helping separating... partners work through the terms of their divorce with the help of an independent third party.

READ MORE
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Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

01 July 2025

Before you count your profit, watch out for what’s quietly lurking beneath — capital gains tax. Here’s what every homeowner,... investor, and trustee should know before signing on the dotted line…

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Can an email qualify as a last will?

14 June 2021

My aunt recently passed away suddenly due to Covid-19. In the hunt for her will, it transpired that she had... sent an email to her attorney in which she had asked for amendments to be made to her will and for some of the beneficiaries to be removed. The attorney confirmed that he had not had opportunity to draft a new will before my aunt passed. Can her email be seen as her valid last wishes?

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Can a testator rule from the grave?

16 March 2021

I was recently appointed as the executor of a deceased estate of a family member. The provisions of the deceased’s... last will and testament are very strict and every bequest is subject to some form of condition. Do I have to adhere to the provisions of the last will and testament or did the deceased exceed his right to rule from the grave? 

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What happens to my Bitcoins when I die?

08 March 2018

I’ve started buying Bitcoins as a form of investment. I am aware that it is a virtual currency and that... different rules apply to Bitcoins. But I’m now starting to wonder how I can ensure that I transfer my Bitcoins to my heirs when I die?

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