Minor Property: Appointment Options for a Tutor or Curator

Appointment of a tutor or curator, whether through a Will, the Master, or the High Court…

Law Journal Publication on Innovative Approaches in the Division of an Inheritance by Dr. Susandra van Wyk

Drawing lessons from the practices of the Babylonians over four thousand years ago...

Minor Property Management: Difference Between a Tutor and Curator

This blog explains the different roles of tutors and curators appointed by the Master…

Dr Susandra van Wyk presented on 15 November 2023 a 90 min Webinar on Minors Estates

Attendants earned 1½ FISA CPD points

Minors' Interests in Inheritance Law: Historical Journey of the Master of the High Court

The Master of the High Court's historical journey reveals a stark contrast between its original exclusionary practices and its modern-day commitment to inclusivity...

Disputed Claims Against an Estate: A Practical Guide for Executors

Options when the executor is unsure about approving or rejecting a claim...

Rejected Claim: Procedure and Claimant's Recourse in a Deceased Estate

Notice procedure for rejecting a claim in a deceased estate and claimant's recourse options ...

Late Claim in a Deceased Estate: Rules

Conditions for submitting a late claim and guidance on the process of assessing late claims...

Dealing with Creditor Claims: What you Need to Know

Learn how to navigate creditor claims and fulfill executor responsibilities under the Estates Act 66 of 1965...

No Will: Can Your Unmarried Partner Inherit?

The importance of having a Will, even if you are not married and have no children...

Are Instruction Notes to Your Attorney a Valid Will?

Exploring a case study whether attorney's notes that recorded a testator's wishes replaced a previously signed Will...

Maintenance Claims: Exceptions to Freedom of Inheritance

Disinherited surviving spouses and dependent children may still claim maintenance from the deceased estate...

Witnessing a Will: Understanding the legal requirements

In South African law, creating a valid Will requires complying with the formality requirements of the Wills Act...

Disinheriting my girlfriend: can she claim from my estate?

South Africa is one of the few countries that maintain the doctrine of testamentary freedom. As a general rule in South Africa...

Can You Use Emails And Cloud Storage For Your Will? Explained Simply

We will explore a case study to determine whether an email and/or an cloud storage Will can serve as a valid last Will...

How Inheritance Law Affects Divorced Spouses: The Three-Month Grace Period

If the deceased dies within three months from the date of divorce, their ex-spouse is considered "predeceased" for that period...

Legal Obligation to Submit a Departed Person's Will to the Master?

The Administration of Estates Act outlines the legal obligations of various individuals who possess a document that resembles a Will...