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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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How valid is signing an agreement electronically?

10 February 2021

I’ve grown up signing our business contracts with pen on paper. With Covid however, most of my suppliers send me... their agreements electronically which I sign by adding a copy of my signature digitally or, in some cases using specific software through which I then add my signature. It does make things easier, but I was wondering how valid and binding these agreements are?

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Validity of lock-in provisions in BEE transactions

11 September 2020

A few years ago, our company entered into a BEE transaction with BEE partners to address our ownership. In the... transaction documents, restrictions were imposed on the BEE partners that they could not sell or encumber their shares for a period of at least ten years. These lock-in provisions were a necessary part of the financing and overall transaction. With the current difficult economic times, our partners want to sell a portion of their shares and are disputing the validity of our lock-in provisions. Are lock-in provisions legally enforceable?

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