Can a surviving spouse’s maintenance claim override a property inheritance?
Recently, the Supreme Court of Appeal considered whether a surviving spouse’s maintenance claim could effectively exhaust a deceased estate, leaving nothing for an heir who had been bequeathed immovable property.
Preparing for the unexpected: Why your animal companion belongs in your will
For many, our animal companions occupy a special place in our hearts. Under South African law, however, nonhuman animals are classified as property – an enduring legal categorisation that complicates their well-being and protection. For this reason, it is essential to make provision for their continued care in the event of your untimely passing, explains STBB’s Caryn Avenant.
The Legally Speaking podcast | The death of a seller: Navigating estate late transfers
What happens when a seller passes away before a property transfer is registered? In our latest episode, STBB Helderberg Director and conveyancing attorney, Madelein Williams, unpacks the legal and practical consequences of an estate late transfer in South Africa, the critical role of an executor, whether a Power of Attorney executed by the seller remains valid, and the potential costs and delays involved. For concise and valuable guidance, tune in now!
In case you missed it: Controversial requirement for property practitioners’ FFCs ruled unconstitutional
Earlier this month, the Pretoria High Court declared section 50(a)(x) of the Property Practitioners Act, which connects Fidelity Fund certificates to the possession of a ‘valid BEE certificate’, unconstitutional.