JJR Trust and Estates

To plan for your future, both in life and in death is something that should be…


Can you sell an RDP house?

The Department of Human Settlement (DHS) is the governmental body responsible…


Can a Will be contested?

In South Africa, a will is a legal document that outlines a person’s wishes for…


Antenuptial Contracts and Deceased Estates

When getting married out of community of property, either with or without…


Testamentary Trusts – Minors and Inheritances

The utilisation of trusts is becoming more and more common. It is an effective…


The Engagement

In a civil marriage, the engagement, also referred to as a “promise to marry”…


Administration of a Deceased Estate

The administration of deceased estates is governed by the Administration of…


Rule 41A - Mediation as Alternative Dispute Resolution

The courts have been overburdened with a large caseload and with cognizance of…


Recent Developments in Marital Law in South Africa

There are currently three separate Acts that regulate the registration and…


Medical Negligence

When medical practitioners perform their duties and things go wrong in the…