Married in community of property: What happens when your spouse dies?
By law, the executor is required to administer the entire estate on the passing of the first-dying spouse, and not just one half of the
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Married in community of property: Financial planning for a joint estate
Because each spouse is able to bind the joint estate through their actions, our law affords some protection by requiring spousal consent for certain transactions.
Wills, heirs and homes: Navigating property transfer after death
From a cost perspective, where fixed property is transferred to another person by way of inheritance – whether testate or intestate – no transfer duty
Life rights retirement property: Know what you’re buying
There are an enormous number of life rights schemes available to South Africans, and we are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a
Risks to consider before investing in rental property
Investing in buy-to-let property can be a sound investment, although it is a decision that should not be entered into lightly. The more educated you
The financial implications of changing your matrimonial property regime
When making an application to the courts, you and your spouse will need to set out sufficient reason for making the change. Further, you will
What to consider when bequeathing immoveable property
If your fixed property is bonded and you have the appropriate level of bond cover in place, your executor will settle the bond using the
What to consider when choosing a matrimonial property regime
One of the greatest disadvantages of marrying in community of property is that the couple remains jointly liable for each other’s debt, including debt that
Risks to consider before investing in buy-to-let property
Unlike trading shares, the process of buying or selling is generally quite lengthy and this can cause liquidity problems especially if you need to access
5 things to know about your marriage contract
When it comes to divorce, the process in a community of property marriage is relatively simple as it involves the joint estate being equally divided
