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The risks of dying without a will (or a valid one at that)

March 30, 2020 by CAF in Trust & Estates Law

The truth of the matter is the following: Not having a will (or a valid one) at the time of your passing will, in all likelihood, have very little impact

Are you thinking of creating a will? Here is a quick read on some of the common wills.

March 30, 2020 by CAF in Trust & Estates Law

A will is a binding legal document that an individual uses to direct how their estate is to be distributed upon death or set forth their wishes when one is

Have you lost or destroyed your Title Deed? Here’s what all property owners should know

February 25, 2020 by CAF in Trust & Estates Law

A title deed serves as proof of your legal ownership over a property. When one wants to transfer a property, this document is of utmost importance.Regulation 68 of the Deeds

What to consider when attending to renovations on your property

February 25, 2020 by CAF in Property & Developments Law

When attending to any alterations, additions or construction work at your property, including the construction of a new building, the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act 103 of 1977

The Aftermath: Resignation of a director and the surviving fiduciary duties

January 30, 2020 by CAF in Insolvency & Business Rescue

A fiduciary duty is an obligation to act in the best interest of another party. For example, a company’s board member has a fiduciary duty to the company’s shareholders, a trustee has a fiduciary duty to the trust’s beneficiaries,

Defamation, crimen injuria & social media

October 17, 2019 by CAF in Media & Entertainment Law

Over the past two years, we have witnessed a global backlash against gender-based violence that has garnered a significant public following. It is difficult not to get involved in such

Parents take heed – No more spanking in homes!

October 17, 2019 by CAF in Criminal Law

On 18 September 2019, the Constitutional Court upheld the judgment of the Gauteng High Court declaring the use of parental chastisement in homes unconstitutional. The judgment comes at a time

August 20, 2019 by CAF in Insolvency & Business Rescue

What is business rescue? Business Rescue was introduced to South Africa through the Companies Act in 2008. It was aimed at finding a solution for companies in financial distress, returning

August 20, 2019 by CAF in Insolvency & Business Rescue

Business Rescue proceedings? Surely, I’m covered with a surety! You have rendered efficient services to a company (“the company”) and now it’s time to send an invoice for your services.

July 19, 2019 by CAF in Property & Developments Law

Understanding the Purchase of a Property in a New Sectional Title Development For a Conveyancer, the process from the time of taking initial instructions from the Developer to negotiations of

Subdivision What are the steps that need to be followed

July 19, 2019 by CAF in Property & Developments Law

Often in areas such as the Bo-Kaap, Woodstock and Salt River, houses were built in rows on one erf and even though they comprise a few semidetached houses, they are

National Minimum Wage Act and Its Consequences

June 19, 2019 by CAF in Labour & Employment Law

For most of us, the 1st of January 2019 followed a routine night of year-end festivities and marked the beginning of our newfound optimism for the year ahead. However, the

Section 197: Transfer of a Business as a Going Concern: Does the baby get transferred with the bathwater?

June 19, 2019 by CAF in Company & Commercial Law

CEO’s, corporate executives and employers alike proficiently handle section 197 business transfers with the utmost care, carrying out their due diligence with meticulous attention to detail. The company or business

May 19, 2019 by CAF in Notarial Practice

You may have often required the services of a Notary Public without understanding the role of the Notary. The origin of the notarial office began before the Roman period. As

Criminal liability: Common purpose, accomplice, and accessory after the fact

May 19, 2019 by CAF in Criminal Law

More than one person may be involved in the commission of a crime and there are various principles that find application in our law which determine how the law assigns

HELP! My ex-husband refuses to pay child maintenance because my child has reached the age of 18. Is this legal?

April 26, 2019 by in Matrimonial & Family Law

Jane was divorced in 2014 when her son Jack was 13 years old. As part of her divorce settlement (divorce order), provision was made for the payment of child maintenance

What happens when “I do” turns into “I don’t”?

April 26, 2019 by in C & A Friedlander

People are very happy and excited when they hear wedding bells ringing, as a wedding is a cause for celebration. Often the planning for the occasion takes many months in