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Understanding curatorship: Is someone you love unable to manage their affairs?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Undoubtedly, it can be overwhelming and demoralising when someone you love can no longer manage their financial or proprietary affairs due to age, disability, or illness. A curatorship offers a legal avenue to protect their interests and ensure their well-being, giving you peace of mind that their affairs are securely managed.<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Your estate, our priority: Estate administration expertise you can trust<\/strong><\/p>\n

At STBB, our dedicated and skilled estate administration team is well-known for handling every matter with professionalism, efficiency, and care. With five attorneys, four senior administrators, three secretaries, and two candidate attorneys, we have the experience and capacity to manage any estate from start to finish. Whether you\u2019re planning for the future, administering a loved one\u2019s estate, or need expert support in ensuring your affairs are in order, trust our team to seamlessly handle all the legal intricacies.<\/p>\n

Find out more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

POPIA overhaul: Updated Regulations take effect<\/strong><\/p>\n

Earlier this year, the Regulations to the Protection of Personal Information Act<\/u><\/a> were amended. Designed to enhance data subject rights and tighten compliance requirements for organisations, the POPIA Regulations took effect on 17th<\/sup> April 2025. In light of the vital importance of compliance, this article offers a brief rundown of these regulatory amendments.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Obligatory mediation update: Watershed directive implemented in Gauteng<\/strong><\/p>\n

In last month\u2019s edition of Pulse<\/em>, we covered the proposed groundbreaking directive issued by the Gauteng Division of the High Court<\/u><\/a>, which mandates obligatory mediation for all civil matters. As of 22nd<\/sup> April 2025, the directive, which aims to minimise court backlogs and free up judicial resources, is now effective.<\/p>\n

Read the directive<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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